08/27/2026
They're born and you think, wow time is moving so slow, the nights are long, and I'm not sure how to do this whole parent thing.
Then they start pre-school and you think, wow I have a few minutes to myself. She gets to learn more and meet other children. But I still get to spend so much time with her afterwards.
Then they start elementary school and you get your first hit of missing them. The school day is long but they are learning so much now. Instead of little ones they are now growing up at such a fast rate.
Middle School arrives (and for us that's 5th grade). Now we're big kids. But still you think, they're here for 4 years. We have time.
Today arrives, and she's going into 8th Grade. The last before HS and already I'm thinking about how many summers I have left with her (5). How many adventures we still have together before life transitions again.
But I do know that I'm SO PROUD of her and the person she is becoming. Independent, Caring, Trustworthy, Smart, Beautiful, and still has the best smile around (thank you Dr Cos!).
Take it from me, and I only get to do this circle around the moon once: Take the photos. Be IN the photos. Enjoy every moment you can even when it's a tough day. Because they go faster and faster as they grow up.
Happy 1st Day of School to my girl, and all of those starting school this week! ❤️