My baby grew up...

Well today was another momentous day for the memory box. My baby who started her full day Montessori preschool at 2.5 years old while still wearing her "almost big girl" pull ups just had her very last end of year preschool picnic.  Where did the time go? I seriously blinked and she grew up?!

I didn't realize just how much until today when I sat and observed Bella amongst the newest little students (aka the "sleepers") of the school.  The newbies who are still so little that they toddle around needing their mamas and talking in their cute little "baby" voices.  Meanwhile in the background my BIG girl (aka the "kinders")  prances and runs and leads the other kids,  all while being a helper and assisting the teachers with all their "picnic responsibilities". She went from baby of the class to teachers helper and leader of the little girls in a few sweet breaths. 

Here are a few photos to remember her special day. I feel so fortunate to be able to spend these special moments with her. 

Remember these three things:

1) Your "grown up" life is always going to be busy.

2) There is NEVER going to be enough time in your day.

3) You only have ONE chance to get it right for your kids, so treat them like the gift they are and spend the time with them that matters.  You can't go back and have a "do over" for the days, months or years you miss.  So don't miss them. No matter what.

jess & bell xo