The Strange Life: "How did I grow so fast?"

Today was Emmy's first day of school....and she loved it!! Josh and I knew she was ready for Pre-K, but still, it's all day, every day, and at the elementary school!! Ahhhh!!! How is our baby going to school already?!?! Last night as we were walking home from "Meet the Teacher" night, she looked back at me said, "How did I grow so fast?!" I laughed and then stopped right there on the sidewalk and just hugged her and said, "I don't know hunny, but you sure have!" I couldn't help it, but my tears had officially begun! And then they came again before bed as we read the book her teacher had given her, "The Night Before Preschool" But thankfully this morning as we walked out the door, the Kemerly's happened to be walking by on their way to school too. Emmy was so excited to walk with Ashlynne and can you believe they even had the same outfit on?! Just their shirts were different colors, but the same skirt!! Haha, they looked adorable. Being the first day, we got to walk Emmy all the way to her class. She was such a big girl as she told Luke she loved him, gave me a kiss and sat down in the seat marked especially for her. I was so glad to have Gabbi to walk home with, or I know I would've bawled the whole way! And when Luke and I anxiously met her after school, she ran in to my arms and yelled, "Mommy, I had the best first day of school ever!!!" I was so proud and of course started crying again!! Emmy Jane, Daddy and I are so proud of you as you begin this new chapter in your life, we love you sweet girl and will always remember this special day!!