Nixon's 1st Day of Kindergarten!

        Dear Nixon,

Yesterday was your 

1st day of Kindergarten. 

I can't believe you are 

no longer at home eating

picnic lunches, playing barbies, and

helping with your 

little sisters and brother. 

These past 5 years have flown by! 

Weeks before school 

started I had picked out the 

cutest backpack and 

lunchbox from Pottery Barn,

but you were quick 

to let me know you 

wanted Hello Kitty! 

I gave in and 

soon EVERYTHING 

was Hello Kitty.

(I might I've gone overboard 

with the Cricut)

Last week we went to 

the school for Sneak-a-Peek.  

You saw your classroom for the 1st 

time and met your teacher. 

Right then and there it became a reality

to your daddy and I that you 

were officially a big girl!

 You were so 

thrilled when you

heard that your teacher's 

name was Mrs. Rose. 

Being that Rose is your favorite 

name. In fact, you

named your baby sister Rose. 

The night before school started the

"Back-to-School Fairy" dropped in for 

a visit. Of course you whispered to me,

"I know fairies aren't really real, but

it's fun to pretend!"

So we pretended and had fun painting

Jitter Glitter on your nails. 

(Sorry there are no pictures I 

could not get my camera to work)

Monday morning quickly arrived!

We had to throw away our family

rule, "No one gets up before 

the sun wakes up!". 

We were up bright and early.

(although when I think about it

it was NOT bright, it was still dark)

Daddy baked you muffins.

(per your request)

And I dressed you in your 1st of many

"1st Day of School Outfit".

(I can remember what I 

wore the 1st day of school all the 

way back to 1st grade!) 

I let you pick what we listened to

on our way to school. 

I was not surprised when you chose

"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun".

We had to listen to it a few times while in line! 

Lottie came to see you off your 1st day!

As soon as we walked through the doors 

we saw Mrs. Kristen! 

I know you will be in good hands with 

all our Summerville family 

who work at the school. 

Mrs. Rose seems to be the best teacher!

I know you are going to have so much fun 

and learn so much this year! 

Everyone is calling and asking how 

I am doing. Honestly, I thought I would be 

a basket case. I am not sure if you will remember but 

the day before your 1st day 

of school you attended your 1st funeral. 

Our sweet friends Whitney

and Bryant lost their 8 day old 

baby girl, Henley. 

I know a 5 year old at a funeral?! 

But I am so happy I took you.

It was the most amazing service I have 

ever attended. I know you heard the gospel

several times. And although your little

ears are still to young to truly understand,

I know that even before kindergarten, 

where you will learn things

 like how to read and write,

you are already learning the most 

important thing in life,

that Jesus came and lived a

 perfect life only to die and rise again. So 

that you may have a relationship 

with Him and spend

eternity with Jesus. 

As I was driving up to the school

I wanted to cry but the Lord stopped me

and reminded me of how

 blessed I am to have a precious 

5-year girl to send to kindergarten. 

I have been beyond blessed

 to have spent 5 years 

at home with you. It was 

all I EVER wanted

 to be a stay at home mom.

 I have been able to watch

you take your 1st steps, 

say your 1st words,

feed you lunch, play and be 

your primary influence your

1st years of your life. 

(which honestly makes me nervous at times) 

So as you start Kindergarten, I pray 

that you will remember 

what your daddy and I

have and continue to teach you. 

To love others and to love the Lord. 

To not only make good decisions 

but make Godly decisions. 

As I was praying for you this 

morning I thought of a verse 

Cheaper has given to me many times

throughout my youth and adulthood.

Proverbs 3 :5-6

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart

and lean not on your own understaning. In all

 your ways acknowledge Him

and He will direct your paths."

So whether your a kindergartener 

having troubles on 

the playground or a 

senior in high school

making a decision about 

what college to attend. 

I pray you will trust God's Word. 

I'm so excited to see 

what our Lord has in store

for my little "President".

                       

                                  Love, Mommy