How is it possible that Finley Ray is going to kindergarten? AND Francesca is in pre-school? So this is yet another noted event. I wanted to say benchmark, hallmark or landmark but none of them were appropriate. We divide our children’s and grandchildren’s child hood by the passing of and noting certain events.
When did Francesca get her first tooth? When did Finley lose her first tooth? Who crawled when? Remember the day Finley Ray walked? How excited we all were when Francesca decided to speak? The first scooter ride, the first two-wheeler bike ride…
The first day of ballet class, the first time Finley dove and Frankie swam all by herself! The first haircut and in Finley’s case, the first mani-pedi (and she is still having them!!).
We remember these special events and note that each accomplishment takes our little babies one step further away from that mewling, little, ever hungry swaddled bundle of joy. It’s wonderful to see each and every one of these events take place but of course that means another milestone passed and the little girls keep growing up. I asked Finley a long time ago not to grow up but clearly she didn’t listen. Perhaps Francesca will accommodate that wish and we will always have that unbelievable smile that lights her face and the whole room.
I Just Had To Post This!
Today was the first day of kindergarten for Finley and Francesca’s days of all play and naps are over as she is now officially in pre-school, nursery school as it was known when their mother was three!
Bill Ding and his band of clowns are the security patrol for this blog site. He is a favorite toy from the 50*s. By the way sometimes a blog is just an ego-maniacal stream of conscience.
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