Okay, now for the worst teacher part......we were having so much fun, I didn't take a single picture :( Not one! I know, how can I possibly be a blogger and not have any pictures of our day?!?!?!? I was driving home tonight thinking to myself I can't believe I messed this up. I had fabulous ideas of posting how we ate 100....a pretzel stick and two Fudge Striped cookies, how we wrote 100 words and filled in our 100 charts. We had a pajama party to celebrate. We stopped half way through the morning to dance on the carpet. How could I have done this!!! But then I realized I didn't fail. I actually shared in the fun with my kiddies. I enjoyed every minute of our celebration today. I loved taking a step back and seeing how FAR they've come in 100 school days. Some of my little ones
And the absolute BEST moment of my year so far happened today. Since the first day of school I've had a little
So, as I was driving home I realized if I was caught up in "capturing those moments," I might have missed the most important moment of the day. I might have missed the moment to finally connect with this little guy in a way we haven't before. I'm pretty glad I forgot to take those pictures. Maybe I'll post some next year :)
At least you have those pictures in your memory!
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Kim
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I will. They had a great time and so did I! Thanks for your comment!
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So so so true, Lori. We have become obsessed with capturing, documenting, sharing EVERYTHING in today's world. Sometimes we just have to let the moment happen, then let it go and keep it in our heart. That sounds like a day you will not soon forget, pictures or no pictures. Here's to more just like it!
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Thanks Juliea! It really was a day I'll never forget!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this sweet story!
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Lori your story was wonderful!! Thank you sooo much for sharing. I'm so happy I found your blog and am a new follower!
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Khrys
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Thanks Khyrs! I have several of your products and love them! Thanks for following :)
DeleteLori
That is too unbelievably sweet. I would have been a puddle!! Doesn't it feel nice to know you are making a difference...especially with the ones that are still working on their school readiness/manners.
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