A letter to my daughter on her first day of school

Today is your first day of Kindergarten. Your backpack is ready, your lunch box is set and your uniform is ready to be worn.  In a way, it feels like it took forever for this day to get here, but in another, I can’t believe you are already five and are starting school. Your dad and I have thought a lot about this day for the past year or more and it prompted a lot of changes in our lives. We want what is best for you, especially where your education is concerned so we thought a lot about what kind of school we wanted for you and I believe God has blessed us with an amazing one.

First Day at ICSL Lima

I hope that as you start school, your exuberance doesn’t wane. Your curiosity is going to get you so far and help you move past things that are difficult for you. In the years to come your differences may become evident to others but I hope they never become evident to you. I just hope you continue to feel comfortable and confident and that this is the beginning of bigger things for you. You are so smart and so charismatic. Please never change!

I cannot wait to see you enter your classroom, though I’m sure it’ll be through tears…mine not yours. I wonder what you’ll be thinking and feeling sitting in that big room by yourself. Luckily, you already know some of your classmates and you know how to ask the teacher for help if you need anything. We’ve done all we can to prepare you, the rest is up to you.

First Day of this New Adventure

So have a great day! Eat your snacks and lunch and participate in all your classes. Say hello to people when they say hello to you, and do your best to make new friends. Know that your dad and I are thinking about you all the time. We'll be waiting for you outside when your classes are over so be ready for a big hug and probably more tears from your mom.

The first day of Kindergarten is a big deal for me too you know. You will always be my little princess, but this is the beginning of your girl life and even though you are more than ready, I’m not sure that I am...