Last days as a first grader

     The last few days have been busy with school and friends. Faith's last day of first grade was today. I'm a little sad. My little girl is just growing so fast. I wish she would slow down. She has changed so much since that first day of school. She was scared, butterflies in her stomach and just a little shy. Today she leaves first grade as one of the friendliest children in class, one of the best classroom helpers and all around a positive example to those around her. She loves her teacher Mrs. Davis and I'm so happy that she had her as a teacher.

     After a half day yesterday at school filled with a picnic and games, Faith had her best friend Ellysa over from class. I have never had the house so quiet before. Faith and Ellysa remained in her room or outside at the weeping willow for the majority of the afternoon. These two girls are just meant for each other. Ellysa came in half way through the school year. I'm sure that Faith just had a sense of what it must feel like to move to a new school and not know anyone. She quickly took her under her wing and they now wish they were sisters. I hope that even though they will not be school this summer, they will still remain in contact. We went to the Metro Park later in the afternoon and enjoyed some time down at the water's edge and at the playscape. Some friends of Faith's can be bossy or rude, but Ellysa is just a very nice little girl.
   Faith made Mrs. Davis a stepping stone for her garden. It was just beautiful. It had a D in the middle for Davis. Faith loves to give Mrs. Davis hugs. Sometimes I think that she would give her 10 or more hugs a day. Will she like her teacher next year? I don't know. I sure hope so. I sure hope that next year is as good as this year. Until then today was the last day Faith would ride the bus until Fall. Now I just need to figure out a plan for summer time to keep her busy and pleasant to be around.