Today was the first day of school for the little ladybugs ... such big changes for both of them, this is going to be a really big year. The big ladybug is moving on to middle school: 6th grade ... team sports, extended hours, lockers, independence, multiple teachers and assignments, a Weds thru Fri outward-bound-style field trip this Fall, the social (not to mention physical) changes and pressures ... yikes. Meantime, the little ladybug is heading to 4th grade, where she'll begin multi-subject homework and changing classrooms - it's the start of her 2-year transition toward middle school ... double yikes. This morning, I was almost shocked at how much they've changed since their first day of school last year ... here they are on the first day of 5th/3rd grades:
Look at them above, so fresh-faced - so happy and young ... the big bug was feeling like a hot shot, 5th grade was her senior year among the little kids, and the little bug was so exited to be moving upstairs to 3rd grade on that day ... I love that photo. And here they are just one year later, this morning, heading off to 6th and 4th ...
I feel like I don't have young kids anymore when I see this one ... *sniff sniff*. And not only do they look older, they are acting older - I was banned from accompanying either one of them inside (a one-time privilege given to parents only on the first day). I was allowed to drive them over and drop them off outside, with a promise to keep a low profile and my emotions in control. And now I'm sitting in a veeeery quiet and empty house - too quiet - I miss my little ladybugs! Am I being selfish for wanting to jar them up and keep them young forever?! Unabashedly, yes ... I know ... but I still can't help myself. Watching my oldest go off to middle school this morning, I am as unglued as I was when my littlest went off to Kindergarten 4 years ago ... this has been a tough tough morning ... *double sniff* ...
amendment ... ran into some unpleasant technical probs with our home network yesterday and couldn't post ... you'll be happy to know I was better at letting them go this morning - baby steps, momma ... baby steps ... here is a photo of day 2 ...
5 comments:
Oh Sloan, I feel the same way you do. They are growing too fast and it just doesn't seem right. They are both so beautiful! I can't get over the difference in their photo from last year to this year! Wow! Your big bug does look so much older! Middle school is a huge deal and I'm sure she will love it! My Ashton is really enjoying it. :) I love their outfits by the way. :)
I'm happy that you are feeling better than you were on day 1. That's definitely the hardest! ((HUGS)) to you!
love that last photo. . .such a great moment--they look like they are great friends!
I had to laugh at my new middle schooler this morning...he has flag football after school and he left one of his cleats on the ktichen table. .. how do only pack one shoe??
Your girls are so beautiful!
I can see and feel the love as they hug!
I know exactly what you mean...Riley went off to third, not quite middle school, but a new school with all those "big kids"! We are all feeling the adjustment a bit.
Hang in there, and I'm glad the second day was better.
Enjoy the day
PS
I wish that pink and green "thing" was a sleeping bag, how cute would that be. It is Riley's blanket from when she was 3...still sleeps with it...gotta love that!:)
Wow! They do look much older this year. Especially the big bug! They are adorable! I spy some Chucks...and Mini Boden tops? Love their stuff!
AND...I want your front door! I have a door fetish and long for a wooden door w/lights in it. Mine is a big, steel blob. Hate it!
How is middle school? One of BB's best friends is off to MS this year and they now have nothing in common. It was heartbreaking to watch them drift apart.
what pretty little girls you have! such a change in a year!!
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