Holly's first day of Third Grade......

Holly can't wait to get to school!



Holly and Josh.....



Holly and her new outfit. She looks so grown up!



Here is Holly with Josh and her new friend Noelle....

Well it has happened very quickly, Holly started third grade today. She was so excited about school. She actually always has been. She loves school. This year she has the teacher that she really wanted and just loves her. Mrs. Hollander is wonderful! We are truely lucky to have her. This morning Holly had her special first day of school breakfast. I let her choose what she wants and this year it was scrambled eggs and toast. When it came time to get ready she was so excited. She got a few new outfits for school and couldn't wait to get dressed. She was a clock watcher and finally couldn't wait any longer. She was saying " Mommy, Mommy come on it's 8:04!!!!! " Well school doesn't start until 8:25 but we had to leave right at 8:04. I took the traditional first day of school pictures and then we were off. Once we got there she was happy to see some of her friends. We met up with Josh and took a picture. She made a new friend already. Her name is Noelle and is a friend of Josh's. Holly was so excited when Mrs. Hollander came up to the class. She gave her a hug and the next thing we knew the kids were all going into the classroom. It is different this year because the parents don't go into the classroom and get the kids all settled in. It was sad. I looked inside the room and saw Holly sitting at her desk with the biggest smile on her face. I knew she was extremely happy. I knew she was in good hands too. I also knew that it was time for me to leave. I turned to leave and looked back at her. It was crazy as I had thoughts,more like flashbacks going through my mind. I saw her as a baby, then a toddler, I remembered her first few days of kindergarten, the first day of first grade, then second grade. I saw her playing dress up and dancing around the living room. I saw her cuddling with me and saying " I love you Mommy! You are my favorite! " As I walked away I kind of kept looking back. I had tears in my eyes and a heavy heart. I am feeling so sad. She is growing up so fast. I don't like this part of being a Mom. It is something that has to happen and I know this but my heart doesn't want it too. I know that might sound crazy but she is my baby and my older girls are nearly 19 and just 16 and it seemed like they were just in third grade. The time goes by so quickly. So as I sit here with tears in my eyes I have to just accept this fact of life and go with it. I just want to keep her little for as long as I can. Oh well she is so happy and I am so happy for her.