To My Daughter ~ Final Fourth Grade Morning

S'ghetti girl, we shared our last morning of the fourth grade bus routine today.  It made me think how it didn't seem that long ago that we were sharing the very first fourth grade morning.  I always enjoy the morning time that only you and I get to share.  When everyone else is still asleep and it's just us girls getting to talk.  And yes, sometimes bicker.  But we hug and kiss before that bus takes you away for another day.

First Day of Fourth Grade

This morning you were a much more mature S'ghetti.  You are helpful and eager for your day.  You are happy to pose for all the silly mommy pictures that we take every time these days roll around.  I am just so proud of the young lady you are much too quickly becoming.  I don't need to see a report card to know that you are so amazingly smart and inquisitive.  You make me so proud of you in the wonderful way you are with your friends and family.  Your willingness to work hard to get those amazing grades and never miss a day of school.  Of course, your outspokenness make us butt heads at times but I wouldn't want you any other way. 

Final Day of Fourth Grade

Soon we will be celebrating your 10th birthday.  I can only imagine how much more wonderful and fulfilling the next ten years of being your mommy with be. 

You make me so happy to say,

that's my daughter!

I love you, S'ghetti. 

Three Things Thursday

I got out last night with Jr. Biking Sherpa and LBM for our usual hilly 6.5 mile loop.  I was glad for the company since the humidity was up and my energy was down.

S'ghetti girl eager for school...only because it's one day closer to OVER!

LBM got to try out his new trike.  He LOVED it!  He wants to go fast and keep up with his sissy and Jr. Biking Sherpa.  Of course he doesn't have on any shoes, he wants to be a barefoot runner, remember?

Speaking of barefoot...

Barefoot Angie Bee is hosting a CEP Compression Giveaway

I am sure you have been following Angie.  She is the running rock star who recently went on a little long run of 23, yes that is TWENTY THREE miles folks. 

And she did it barefoot.

No big deal.

That is just how she runs.

So I know I NEED to have these socks because if Angie says they are awesome after a run like that, my measly joggin stroller runs will feel like a walk in the park with those socks.

Hurry up now, get on over there.  And tell Angie I sent you!