For My Daughter on Her Last Day of Kindergarten

I can’t believe it’s here; your last day of kindergarten.
It seems like just yesterday that I wrote this post about your first day of kindergarten.

You have grown and changed so much this year, experienced so many milestones:

  • learned to read (and holy cow do you read! I think you read better than your Daddy)
  • lost your first two teeth
  • made new friends
  • learned to ride a bike without training wheels
  • learned addition and subtraction
  • navigated a confusing elementary school all by yourself

There are so many more things that you’ve accomplished this year and I foresee so many more in your future.

My love, my daughter, my first born… we could not be more proud of you.

Kindergarten from Rachel – A Southern Fairytale on Vimeo.

Comments

  1. Jamie says:

    So so sweet!!!! The video montage is awesome. She will treasure this some day!

  2. Great … now I’m crying at work. I have a daughter in kindergarten as well. It’s the sweetest age. I’ve loved every minute of her year.

    Congratulations to your daughter! She’s beautiful :)
    .-= Stephanie Click´s most recent blog ..Fashion Haul Gymboree =-.

  3. AmazingGreis says:

    That is absolutely beautiful!!!! Happy last day of kindergarten to the Princess!
    .-= AmazingGreis´s most recent blog ..Sometimes random is good… =-.

  4. Pammer says:

    The pic of her with sunshine in her hair is so beautiful!
    .-= Pammer´s most recent blog ..Open Letter to the Asshole Across the Aisle =-.

  5. Hollee Temple says:

    What a lucky daughter you have.
    .-= Hollee Temple´s most recent blog ..TGIFive-Bite Friday: “Final Stretch” Edition =-.

  6. Boston Mamas says:

    Oh my goodness, it’s already over? Craziness! And congrats. Such a lovely post. xoxo
    .-= Boston Mamas´s most recent blog ..Garden(ing) Party =-.

  7. Hockeymandad says:

    Wow, our first year is almost up too.

    Simply amazing how much those teachers change in just one year!
    .-= Hockeymandad´s most recent blog ..Ouch! =-.

    • Rachel says:

      Awe.. it’s exciting and a little sad all at the same time.
      She LOVED kinder and her teacher was (is) the most amazing woman. I would be in Heaven if she could move up with her.
      I don’t think she changed that much.. I think it’s more she colored her hair darker and the lighting was really bad. I didn’t have my external flash with me.

  8. Grand Old Banjoist (GOB) says:

    I really love the video, you did a great job with a great subject. I also loved the call from the graduate. Sorry we couldn’t be there for the big event.

    • Rachel says:

      Thank you, Dad ;-) She is SO proud and excited!
      I wish y’all could have been, too. But, y’all will be there for other things :-) xoxo <3

  9. Tara R. says:

    Wonderful video! She has grown up so much in this last year. Congrats to your grad!

  10. Wow, her TEACHER sure did change a lot in one school year! I don’t remember that happening when I was in school. As much as your daughter changed and grew, aren’t you glad she didn’t change as drastically as her teacher? ;)
    .-= Chick Hatchers´s most recent blog ..Things kids say and hear =-.

    • Rachel says:

      I don’t think her teacher changed that much ;-) I think it was more a new haircolor and really bad lighting ;-)

      I wish her teacher could go with her to First Grade. She’s SUCH an amazing lady ;-)

      • Really? It’s the same person in both pictures? The second one looked shorter, too. I guess it was just the angle and the lighting. I’m glad she had such a great teacher that you wish she could bring her to 1st grade! I hope her first grade teacher is just as good or better! Teachers are amazing people and they have such a huge responsibility. You’re a good mom to notice the differences in your daughter and the influence her teacher has. (Not to mention the role you played in all that growth!)
        .-= Chick Hatchers´s most recent blog ..Things kids say and hear =-.

        • Rachel says:

          I think it’s just how much my daughter grew this year ;-) I think she sprouted 4 inches!!!

          Teachers are amazing people! I love to hear others say that, too.

          Thank you! (hugs)

  11. Marie Thornton says:

    Very Nice Rachel! Love it!!

  12. Texasholly says:

    super sweet.

  13. Katew says:

    I found your site because my blog is about fairy tales (like “Cinderella”).
    Our sites may be very different, but we both love family and food — and my mom is a great Charleston cook.
    I’m adding you to my blog list and will keep coming back for your awesome recipes.
    PS: My daughter is 25. But I remember her in kindergarten, and in college, and walking down the aisle. You have wonderful times ahead of you!
    .-= Katew´s most recent blog ..We’ve Got A Giveaway At Diamonds and Toads! =-.

  14. Oystergirl@A Moderate Life says:

    Hi sweetie! I got the tea for your donughts in my linked article. Thanks again for sharing your space!
    .-= Oystergirl@A Moderate Life´s most recent blog ..Two for Tuesday! Short but sweet water recipes for good health! =-.

  15. Kim says:

    I should have not watched this yet.. I have three more weeks left of school.. I still cannot get over that this year is over.. he is moving into first.. Where are our babies going??

    This was beautiful Rach!!
    <3
    .-= Kim´s most recent blog ..Such a little man with such great hair!! Baby Y- Nassau Newborn Photographer =-.

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