Katherine, today
was your last day of Kindergarten. It seemed like only yesterday that we dropped
you off on your first day… I remember the last night before school started you
had a hard time sleeping; you were worried about being at a new school, with
new children and new teachers. You held daddy’s and my hand tightly as we
dropped you off for the first time. But you needn’t worry because you made great
friends and your teachers were nothing short of amazing in leading you this
past year. I watched you thrive and become a confident little girl, and every
morning when daddy and I dropped you off at school you gave us both a big hug, a
kiss on the heart and told you that you love us… and then you turned around and
walked away – towards your friends, learning and play.
I have quietly
watched you walk away many mornings, watching you as you are growing up and becoming
more independent, but knowing “there is always time for a kiss and a hug” (you
tell me this often!)
At your school’s
year end ceremony today every child was recognized for their areas of excellent
improvement. You received your award for “reading and applying your
understanding of new concepts”… I am so proud of you! You have discovered a
love of learning that I hope stays with you throughout every day of your life.
You are teaching
me that life is ever-changing; to live
every day with confidence, love and compassion… and that “there is always time for
a kiss and a hug”. I love you always and forever.
