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It seems like only yesterday that I was sitting in the newsroom crying my eyes out that my baby had started kindergarten!  Now, one year later, I’ve sent her off to first grade!  Let me tell ya!  What a difference a year makes!  There were no tears and not even any real sadness... at first.  It seemed as though it was just the start of another school year full of busy work to get all of the supplies loaded up and my child to the right room. 

Now, before I say I completely skated through this event, I must admit there was some slight reluctance on my part.  I walked Gabbie to class and watched her unload her supplies.  We were among the first families to arrive in the classroom.  I helped her get settled at her desk and leafed through her textbooks with her.  I took a few photos and then just stood there watching…  I watched the other children and their parents get set up, I watched Gabbie’s frightful independence as she moved around visiting with her friends.  I watched her comfort and ease with her new teacher and surroundings and I found it hard to make myself leave.  Finally, after about 15 minutes, after many of the parents had already left and after the bell rang signaling the start of school, I finally pulled away.

I walked IN a little indifferent to the day and its significance, but I left very reflective and a little melancholy wondering, “Where has the time gone???”

Peace, Love and Joy!

Carrie