Preschool Graduation: I can't handle the cuteness

Tomorrow this girl starts Kindergarten and the my emotions are high. How is it time already? She was just born... no? I am equal parts excited, nervous, sad, happy.... it should be interesting after drop off. She is all parts excited. 

Back in June her preschool had a graduation ceremony. They received "Graduating to Kindergarten" diplomas & sang songs no one could understand. I then made her pose for what she must of thought was a million photos. It was great and I am so grateful that the school does this little tradition. I mean come on... tiny cap & gowns! Too cute!

Seriously! I can't handle it.

Her sweet gang. Friendship is beautiful. 

Scrapbooked School Inspiration

As I watch my Instagram feed I am inspired by all the back to school photos, all the cute ideas that other moms are sharing and all the school product that we have at Treasured Memories, especially the Teacher's Pet collection. I dug out some pictures from Anna's first days of Play School and from her Play School graduation (I can't handle how cute those photos are) and created these two layouts. I then used the leftovers to make a couple cute cards.

Happy weekends friends. xo

A big first day

This week Anna started play school, a big day for the both of us. To see her excitement and her brave was thrilling... and a little sad. When did my baby get old enough to go to school? She was packed and ready to go hours before we had to leave. When we got there she marched right up and hung up her backpack. She ran around with the other kids waiting for the door to open as if she'd always been there. She got in line to go in the class and only then did she reach for me hand and look at me with worry. I squeezed her hand and in we went. A little girl came over and asked Anna to sit with her, they set down their snack bags and were off. I had to call Anna back to hug me goodbye. She hugged me and was gone. Just like that. I stood there and watched as my baby made new friends and fit in as if she'd always know these kids. My heart was heavy with gratitude and the lump in my throat told me it was time to go. I stepped outside the class, peeked in once more and then walked towards the exit- choking back tears. I got in my car, had a little wee cry and then left. I checked my watch every 10 minutes until it was time to go get her. I was so excited to see her after class, she came running out, spotted me and gave me a hug. The teachers said she was a pro and it was like she had been there the whole year. YES! I was so happy it went great and that she did so well! The best part- Anna LOVED it! She said it was "Awesome!" and has been ready to go today since Tuesday afternoon. 

Here's to a successful first day of play school!

I am so proud of you Anna.

xo, Momma