My Little Twinkler

Emma finished her first year of preschool last week. I couldn't help but get teary eyed as I went through her portfolio of artwork. Within the portfolio, there were pictures of Emma on her first day of preschool that they used for handwashing, hanging totebag, etc. She looked so small! Now, she's so much more of a "big girl".

First Day of Preschool

Last Day of Preschool

At the beginning of the year, we wrote our hopes and dreams for our little Twinklers for the year on a ribbon and wove it for all to see. At the year end program, we pulled our ribbons and waved them in the air as our little twinklers waved one at us. (talk about tears)

"To learn all that you can. To make new little friends. To have fun and find the joy in learning."

I think that Emma fulfilled those hopes and dreams. She has changed so much in a year. Her thirst for learning and knowledge is continuous. She is such a sponge. Her vocabulary is amazing. She loves letters and writing her name. She has made her own little friends. She has gone from a hesitant new little Twinkler, scared to step into the school, to a confident soon-to-be MoonBeam.

(Emma will officially be a MoonBeam next year as she became potty trained this weekend!)

I know the years will only go faster and faster as she grows and gets more involved in school. I'm trying to hang on and treasure every sweet moment I have.