Our Little School Girl

This post was written in early August as you entered preschool at three years old/two months.....

Our little baby girl, Sophia, is now our “little school girl”! Monday, August 8^th, 2011 defined the beginning of a new season in our lives. Daddy woke up early as always and prepared for his work week! With a pot of Folgers coffee, Fox News, & his mental list in mind, he left for work after watering our seasonal purple petunias that have earned our household “BEAUTY SPOT of the MONTH” two years in a roll (July 2010 & July 2011)! However, daddy’s mind was not completely focused on his normal routine of the week’s workload or if our petunias were getting enough water prior to the day’s scorching heat! Daddy was thinking of his little three year old---“daddy’s little blessing” as he often refers to you, Sophia! Mommy didn’t even realize how much daddy’s thoughts were amiss until her cell phone was ringing just minutes after dropping Sophia off at Dyersburg First United Methodist Church Preschool! And then again when daddy called at ten o’clock saying he couldn’t stand it any longer! He was going to go pick up his little girl! Mommy reassured him that beyond the tears of mommy leaving you at preschool that you were eager to attend (at least in spirit/toddler readiness). 

How we as parents want the best for you! For three years, daddy knew he was leaving you behind with me to care for you while he left for work. Now, he & I both have to trust your caregivers/teachers at preschool, Mrs. Becky & Mrs. Donna, to love you and care for you as they teach you. New ground for us as parents to tread! As we share you during those morning hours at preschool, we seek God to comfort our hearts & go before you to prepare perfect paths for you while you attend preschool! 

Max Lucado, daddy’s favorite author, wrote in Fearless “His [The Lord’s] consistent kindness issues a welcome announcement: Jesus heeds the concern in the parent’s heart. After all, our kids were his kids first. “Don’t you see that children are God’s best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy?” (Psalm. 127:3). Before they were ours, they were his. Even as they are ours, they are still his.” Thus, it is in God, we place our fears as we fearlessly seek what’s best for you, Sophia. And from this day forward, we trust that “our little school girl” will flourish beyond measure at preschool!

Now, you are just four weeks from finishing your three-year old preschool class and enjoying your fourth birthday........

Daddy picked you up from preschool today (usually that's Mommy's job) since he was leaving to work in Kentucky again! You ran through the front door of our home full of energy and said, "Mommy, I didn't cry today at school (finally---this spring, we fell into sync with drama-free drop offs!?!)!" You wrapped your arms tight around my legs and sat down to eat your lunch-------"Mommy, I missed you!"


I, too, miss you when you're away from me Sophia Princess Mermaid! I'm eager to hear all about your day (You don't always share tidbits about your school day now but a few stories come out through pretend play!)! Always remember that Mommy is waiting for you----ready to hear all about your day!