Today was the kids' last day of school. This morning as I was walking them into the school it hit me like a ton of bricks. The kids that entered that school this morning were not the same kids that entered that school last September. September 6, 2012 I parked the car, unhooked 3 car seats, got them out of the car, got Gracie's walker out of the car, and gathered in my hands and arms: 3 backpacks, 3 cups, and 3 nap mats. All the while pushing Gracie's walker forward, nudging Brody forward, and telling Madi to wait for us. Today in that moment, it took my breath away because the only thing in my hands were my car keys. Gracie Ann was walking ahead of me perfectly wearing her backpack and holding her nap mat. The same with Brody and Madi. They have taken such pride in wearing their backpacks and holding their mats. They won't let you even help them most of the time. In just a short school year my kids- not babies anymore, have become strong enough to do these things.
This afternoon was very hard picking the kids up. They won't be returning next year. That school has been amazing to my kids and our family. They've cheered them on every step of the way and believed in them when other schools only saw disabilities. The teachers gave me 3 books, one for each kid full of pictures throughout the year. I can't believe how much they've grown. They went from babies to big kids!
These pictures are from their school play on Monday. They might be the smallest kids in their class but they have the biggest personalities!
