Is it possible...

that my little girl is now in pre-school? No no, just yesterday she was a baby, she depended on me for her every need, she would cry and I would have to figure out what she needed. And now, she is big and she can talk, sing songs, and tell me exactly what she thinks. She can play independently and absolutely loves taking care of her baby dolls nonstop. She is a snuggler and compassionate. She loves Dora and Mickey Mouse. She reminds Mike and I to say our prayers before dinner and she is just an amazing little girl. She is growing up yall....not a baby anymore, but a kid. Wow, they weren't kidding when they said don't blink. Because I blinked and she is about to be four and she is in pre-school.

Is it possible that I love her more now than ever? My love for her overwhelms me, engulfs me. It is so deep, I wonder how I have not had it all my life. Seeing her grow up is just such a privilege. Mike and I have been so very blessed. I am not saying that everyday is roses. It is difficult to be a parent and discipline and be consistent. She is sassy, and talks back a lot. She knows how to work us and pushes my buttons, especially with the whining. Oh boy, can she whine. Mike says she gets that from me. I say...no way! =)

 Today was her 3rd day of school and it was a rough morning. She cried and didn't want me to leave her at school. It hurt my feelings so bad even though I know this is new and she has to get used to her new schedule. She made every excuse she could why she couldn't go to school. She said her tummy hurt, her leg hurt, she wanted Daddy, she wanted Nuna. I distracted her and it worked until we got to school and I had to put her down in her class. Water works...oh dear water works. I left quickly reminding myself that she is learning and most importantly, I trust her teacher 100% and I know she is in great hands.

She is going to a 5 day a week half day program at Faith Friends Academy at the First Baptist Church in Barnesville. Mrs. Mae is her teacher which is my good friend Amanda's Mom. I have known her nearly all my life and I have heard from so many people that she is phenomenal with preschoolers. So far, 3 days in, I have gotten this much out of Brae about school....

1. They had carrots the first day and she said, "I not eat carrots Mommy", "my tummy full" which means she didn't like them. I wish I could have recorded that. Her expressions are priceless.
2. She likes the little playground not the big one. Not sure what that means...
3. She knows a little girl named Aubry, but can't remember anyone else's name.
4. She sang the B-I-B-L-E song and calls it "B and whatever letters she thinks of song" and we sung it about 6 times last night. BTW I have occasionally sang her this song before bed, but I guess it is cool now because she sang it at school.
5. She tried a bite of Apple yesterday. Mrs. Mae has a rule that you have to at least try a bite of whatever they have. Love that!
6.  She crossed her left hand on her chest last night and said, "I pledge allegiance"....Funny it was the wrong hand, but pretty good for day 2. 

 I am so excited to see her learning and growing even though it is hard for all of us. Changes are hard, but necessary for growth. And I am thankful that I get to be her Mommy. I am thankful that she loves me unconditionally. I am thankful when she tells me that she will now call me Mommy Megan...yeeeaaa. And last night when I was snuggling with her that she said she was not going to be sassy anymore...another yeeeeeaaa. I am thankful that she is in a Christian environment for her 1st year of preschool. I am thankful that she can still go to Weezie's house for half a day to have some sense of normal.
Most of all I am thankful, she is healthy, happy, and carefree!

Look at her dancing...ha ha love it! I know I have been MIA for most of the summer and I will be backtracking in the next few weeks because we had a GREAT, BUSY summer and I want to document it even if it is a tad bit late. Thanks for reading!