~with friend Leila on field trip to the farm~
The morning of Meghan's last day of kindergarten. An undeniable mile-marker in the relentless march of time: my baby... so big! It makes my heart ache, but I've learned that if I allow the melancholy-me to follow that emotion, time just marches on without me. Better to remember Flor's wise words in Spanglish: "One tear -- just one! -- so make it a good one."
What has this year of kindergarten taught Meghan?
She is a highly motivated learner -- eager and bright, with little patience for mere busy-work. She reads astoundingly well for her age. She is a fast-friend-maker and more often a leader than a follower (standing out from the rest of our family in both regards). Sometimes big transitions cause her anxiety, but with patience and time she adapts, and then thrives.
What has it taught me?
She is a treasure not to be hoarded unto myself.
Time passes quickly,
and little moments become some of the greatest memories.
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