Today was Abby’s last day of school and her last day at St. Stephens Preschool. If we had stayed in Porter Ranch, she would join the Pre-K class in the Fall. But, our move will take her to a new school, with new teachers and the chance to make new friends. It was a bittersweet day for mommy and daddy but a fun one nonetheless.
The day started with normal drop-off, nothing out of the norm. After Abby was safe in class I left, went home and got ready to come back with Shaun and Ellie for a family picnic. When we arrived back at school, the children has prepared a small show for all of the parents. They sang three songs and did a wonderful job, ending things with Happy Trails. After singing it was time for our picnic and to enjoy the last hour at school.
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| Abby’s cubby through the year. I found a lot of lovely projects and artwork here when we picked Abby up from school. |
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| Abby’s adorable class. |
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| Abby’s wonderful teachers, Miss Betsie and Miss Sheryl. I cant thank these two enough for making Abby’s first school exerience so amazing. She has a love for school and learning because of these two ladies. |
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| Sister Hugs. Abby was so proud to show Ellie around her classroom. |
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| Abby wanted to show Ellie around the playground. This melted my heart and of course brought a few tears. I was already fragile knowing we were about to leave this place that Abby loves so much and find something new in Seattle. |
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| Happy times swinging with Ellie! |
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| Ellie really loves to swing. Especially on a big girl swing! |
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| Last day of school picture to match her picture from the first day, sort of. |
Abby and Ellie were more interested in playing, so we let them. Abby wanted to show her little sister around the school and show her off to her friends. Even though they fight like cats and dogs, Abby is very proud to be Ellie’s sister. That thought makes the tough days a bit easier.
Through the picnic time Ellie played in the sand and Abby showed her the mud kitchen. Then it was time for some fun on the swings. When it was time to go we had a hard time pulling the girls away. Abby gave big hugs and said goodbye to her teachers Miss Betsie and Miss Sheryl. It was hard to go but eventually we did.
The hardest part about leaving is knowing that we wouldn’t be back. I know Ellie would love it here and would have started in the Fall with Abby. But, a new adventure awaits us and, with some patience and perseverance, we will find a place in Seattle that they love just as much. Its exciting, scary, happy and sad all at once, but we know it will bring wonderful things for us as a family.
On to the next adventure!
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