Well the anxiously awaited day finally arrived for both Campbell and me! We have both been looking forward to YCW starting back since Kaylee started school two weeks ago. This year will be my baby's last year at home before having school every day next year, the thought is both exciting and sad to me at the same time. Saying that it is only fitting that her very first teacher at YCW will also be her last teacher at YCW. Our precious friend, Mrs. Tiffani, will be sharing her gift of teaching with us once again. This time Mrs. Anne who is also a dear friend will be joining her. I am so excited for the year with these two precious women in charge because they both have an amazing love for the Lord and children. Can you tell from the picture that Campbell is a little excited about the year too?
Once we got to school we put her lunch and backpack up before stopping for a picture with her teachers. Of course, we had to get one of the two of us together also;-) Then she asked me if I wanted to see her seat so I let her lead me there. She sat down after giving me a very tight hug and an "I love you, Mommy" before starting her morning work that was waiting for her. I told her I would see her in a little while and off I went.
Can you tell she was getting a little tired of smiling for the pictures?
When the end of the day came she was sitting on a carpet square listening to her teacher read a book but as soon as she turned around and saw me she took off running and screaming "Mommy!!" It warmed my heart so much. For the whole car ride home she told me all about the rules in the classroom and what she had learned today at school. She even remembered that we have a bicycle safety book at home that is about Franklin and that her teacher read a book about Franklin the Turtle at school. She does not miss a thing. I love how excited she is about learning and playing with her friends. I love that she spends her time away from me with people who love her and care for her as their own. I love the end of the day when I can get a big hug and an "I missed you Mommy." I know that all of these moments are treasures. I love this little girl and hope that the next year is amazing for her but moves slowly for me because I am definitely not ready for next Fall.
Now for a little walk through the years at YCW...
The year I taught at YCW Campbell was in the nursery class with Mrs. Tiffani. She was 15 months old when she started school. I could not get her to smile at me in this picture, but you can see the smirk behind the finger in her mouth.
Campbell on her first day in the 2's class. (September 2007)
Campbell on her first day in the 3's class.
Campbell on her first day in Pre-K.
I love you baby girl and pray that you have the best year ever!
