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18 May 2006, 11:47 pm / Happy

It seemed like only yesterday my youngest daughter was going on to Kindergarten. She was so happy to be going to school, make new friends, meet her teacher, and draw pictures. Not what I expected from a 5 year old child. I expected tears, and "mommy, I don't want to to go school".
But, instead, a big smile on her face, she turned to look back, and gave me the biggest smile and wave. It was I who cried, and I who missed that joyful company of my little one.
Now, this coming Saturday, May 20th, the tears will be streaming again. Not to watch a 5 year old going to school for the first time, but, to watch a 21 year old young lady, take her last steps, onto the graduation podium from Endicott College, to receive her degree.
My heart if filled with love, pride, joy and sadness. The sadness, when she has to leave the school she has come to love so much, leave the friends she has made, and make a new life for herself. Also, the last time she will flick that light switch off before she has to say goodbye to the home she has made for the last 4 years.
Where has the time gone? It has scurried right by. Days passing, nights passing and another day dawning. Yesterday it was a little 5 year old going to kindergarten, today it's a 21 year old young lady leaving college.
I wish my daughter the best of luck in her upcoming future. I pray that all her hopes and dreams come true for her. When she receives her degree, and the ceremony is over. May she never say "good bye" to her friends, but, "see you later". I as her mother have now realized, it's time to let go, leave the nest and allow my daughter to experience a wonderful life that she truly deserves.
To my daughter: I cannot tell you enough how proud I am of you, I cannot tell you enough how much I love you. But, I will tell you to live your life to the fullest, always be happy and accept life's challenges head on and with a big smile!!!
Tears streamed down my face when she was 5, and they will stream down my face at 21, and they both will for the same reason. "My child".

My Comments

From: dani21
30 May 2006, 1:22 am
awwwwww that was so sad.




From: RainGurl
19 May 2006, 8:55 pm
Congrats to your daughter! I know I feel the same way with my girls going on to grade SK, grade 1 and grade 3 next year. It's so awesome to see how far they have come. Hugs and enjoy every moment with her you can even as she is becoming a successful mature adult!
Love ya, Rain




From: PurrMeow
19 May 2006, 11:50 am
Awww congratulations on your daughter.. I know how you feel about it. I miss graduations heh... Its very wonderful




From: PurrMeow
19 May 2006, 1:25 am
I know what u mean by that.. My son just graduated yesterday as of Thursday wailing, I was crying and tearing cuz u know how I missed when he was so little boy . LOL. Finally he just graduated with 4 yrs old children and then this fall will be enter in new school with 5 yrs olds (K). I dunno what he would react to that. I am kinda of afraid that he would cry or freak heh?






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