Taylor is 6 1/2 and will start the 1st grade tomorrow. Where has the time gone? My baby girl is growing up so fast! I can’t help but feel anxious as she begins another year of school. Starting something new has always been a struggle for Taylor….until the routine is established. I am praying that her teacher will be sensitive to Taylor and her needs…making first grade a successful year. Taylor is still reserved in social settings and quite painfully shy. My hope this school year is that she will adjust easily, gain the confidence she needs to speak up, ask questions, and HAVE FUN!
Taylor lost her two front teeth this Summer and look absolutely adorable. I’m not sure I’m ready for her to lose the “baby” look…but I know I can’t stop it. We’re about to embark on “the awkward stage.” Although she still loves me to sing to her, snuggle and cuddle with her….in so many ways she is changing and growing up so fast I hardly have time to adjust.
In many ways Taylor has been my most challenging child…but there is such a tender spot in my heart for her! Of all my children my heart has broken more times for Taylor as I watched her endure painful/fearful experiences. So many times I have had to hold back from falling apart to be strong for this little child of mine. I never knew being a mother could involve so much turmoil. I pray these difficult experiences will only mold and shape her character to be more like Jesus’. I anxiously watch and wait as Taylor begins a new chapter of her life! On to first grade she goes, it feels as if I’m having to let go more and more………
Oh the tears on that one! I understand and feel some of that pain still for my children and now for my grandchildren. I have fallen apart many times and have to say I still do that too, especially in my quiet times. Only God knows the tears I’ve shed and the many, many prayers. Motherhood does involve turmoil, but also such reward and blessing…and you’ve only just begun. The struggles will mold Tay into a stronger person with God’s help and your/our many, many prayers for her and God’s wisdom, not to mention guardian angels. I’ve seen SUCH a blossoming in Taylor and it’s awesome. You guys are great parents….I’m so proud!