Little things that make a big difference

So this morning I'm in the shower thinking of the 101 things I have to  get done before leaving home for work; when Pumpkin Pie bursts into the bathroom shouting "Mommy I wake up!" Then she runs out again. So about five minutes later, I go in my room and she's so excited, throws her hands in the air, grinning and unable to contain herself she yells "I wake up this morning!".

So I get all excited too and say "Well, Thank you Jesus!' which she echoes. And then I'm thinking, I didn't even feel thankful for waking up today, I was just like "Ugh! Another Monday morning!". Her Attitude changed where my day was heading, I can tell you that:)

It has begun

So this morning Pie goes off to her first day of school. I wake up pretty early because the traffic here is extremely bad when school is in progress. There are at least half a dozen schools in close proximity to each other and Pie's new school is no exception.

Well she was excited until she realized her dad & I weren't staying and she proceeded to gather her backpack & lunch bag, and stated firmly "Mommy I'm coming wit you!". It was all heartbreaking from then on. We had to quickly leave our 'crying up a storm' baby in the arms of her new teacher and continue to work. I know she will be fine but that didn't stop me from tearing up a little. Seeing my daughter reach this phase in her life that just seemed to creep up way too quickly. Seeing her little body in the uniform like I use to wear years before (they haven't changed the style at all) and knowing she'll love it as much as I did:)

I can't wait til school's over so I can pick her up & hear all about it!

(no pics in uniform will be posted for privacy purposes)