goodbyes are never easy.

It's been almost 1 week since we had to say goodbye to our teachers and friends at school.  As I went to bed Thursday night I was nervous for the day to come.  Nervous in a good way, yet a heart aching feeling settled in my chest.  We absolutely love our school, both the girls and I.  It is hard to say goodbye to something you love.  The girls have wonderful friends, and wonderful teachers.  This is the only elementary school that they have gone to, and will always be their first experience with school.  And what a great one.

Morgan with her 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Shea.  Morgan is so loved by her, I could see it each time I saw them interact.  She made a book of letters that the children wrote to Morgan and they all told her how much they loved her and how much she will be missed.  Such a sweet gift for her.  Morgan adores her.  What a wonderful 2nd grade experience Morgan has had so far.  We will miss Mrs. Shea so much.

Morgan with some of her classmates (it was pajama day at school).  So many of her little friends came up to me and told me how sad they were, and how much they would miss Morgan.

The last day of school was an extra special day for Madison.  She was awarded student of the month in her 3rd grade class.  I was so proud of her.  It was such a special day for her to receive that award.  She was so excited when 2 of her best friends in other classes received student of the month as well.  

Madison got a congratulatory hug from her principal, Mr. Dignan.  Again, it was pajama day!  haha.
He told her how much he would miss her, and his compassion was so apparent.  He truly is a wonderful principal.

Madison receiving her student of the month award from her teacher, Mrs. Griffin.  She has taught Madison so much this year, and Madison has really enjoyed her class.  As room mom for Mrs. Griffin, I have really enjoyed getting to know her.  She is such a sweet person.  We will miss her so much.  

Friday was an emotional day.  I expected it to be hard.  I knew it would be a hard day for the girls.  It breaks my heart to see them having to tell people they love goodbye.  It's hard for me to do as well.  Each action that I took on Friday played through in my head as the last time.  As I drove them to school in the traffic, as I walked them to their classes, as I watched the Friday assembly, as I picked them up from school, and as I drove off after school.  It was a goodbye for all of us.  Our daily routine will change.  Our surroundings will change.  I know the girls will absolutely love their new school and new teachers, and will make great friends.  But it's always hard to say goodbye.