I’m going to soak this in

Today is Monday of the last week of elementary school for  Clair. She is a happy girl. She loves her school.

After losing my job in December, I would have to say the greatest treasure that’s come from. It is getting to take Clair to school again every day for the past six months. She really appreciates me taking her. She grabs my hand when we get out of the car and walk up the hill together. She giggles and talks to me. She kisses and hugs me at least once every single time before she goes into the school.

I know this is rapidly coming to an end. I can’t imagine she’s gonna grab my hand when she’s walking to middle school or she’s going to reach up and give me a kiss and kiss her cheek before she goes in. I understand that this growth is natural. And even though it is natural, and I’m so happy for her growing up and being happy and loving this journey, I still somewhat more the loss of this innocence and sweetness.

So four more days of walking her up the hill and holding her hand, and I will cherish them. Will cherish them this week and I hope I can remember them to cherish them always!