growing up

my sweetest connor boy,

today you ventured off to your last day of preschool

you woke up excited for the water party {despite your sore throat}

we ate pancakes for breakfast

i will never forget your first day

you began this journey as my shy little 3 year old

no longer my baby boy; you are ready for kindergarten

with a gift for each of your teachers, i dropped you off for the final time

grandma smith greeted you at the door--as she does everyday--with a hug

as i drove away, the tears in my eyes spilled over onto my cheeks

i am so proud of you

my heart is torn into a million pieces today

this journey through preschool has been exactly what i hoped it would be

while i am sad to see it come to an end

i am so happy it all happened.

you are confident. smart. too smart sometimes. funny. and kind. 

you are going to do great things.

kindergarten is waiting

in a few short months, preschool will be a distant memory for you

life will be full of new friends, new teachers, and lots of learning

you are going to be great

i love you.

love mom

{he is still recovering from his surgery...a half smile is all he could muster up!}