Wednesday, 19 August 2009

My Baby Girl's All Grown Up

Well that was harder than I thought, I honestly thought it wasn't going to be that emotional for me - seeing Willow off to her very first day at school, after all, I've been through it all before with Scott 5 years ago. But I was wrong, my stomach has been in a complete uproar all day and by the time we got to school I felt physically sick. Graham wasn't faring any better either - but I expected this to be harder for him as Willow's his oldest. (in case you're confused, Scott is my child from my previous marriage).

Willow has been high as a kite all day, so I think it would have been easier to nail jelly to wall than dressing her lol. And boy does she look grown up in her school uniform, and she kept raving about how lovely her uniform was, how fab her shoes are and how she loves being all grown up.

So off we went in the car, and joined all the other mums and dads in the playground, managed to find Scott so we could get some pics of all 3 of them together. And before we knew what was happening the kids were all lined up ready to go in, their teacher Mrs Willox lead them all in and that was it - all over!! I must admit to being a little teary eyed - but have talked myself into believing its because Faith was upset because she couldn't go with Willow lol

Willow, at the front of the queue, all lined up and ready to go..

And off she went...

18 comments:

Sarah A said...

Oh Willow looks adorable! Trust me after seeing 4 kids off on their first day at school it doesn't get easier ;-) then it starts all over again when they start secondary school!

Hope she had fun on her first day ;-)

Sarah x

Victoria said...

Oh wow she looks fantastic had a tear in my eye as well xx

DawnMarie said...

Aw Debs what gorgeous photo's, Willow looks gorgeous and so confident about going to school wee soul. Can understand why you were a bit teary. Hope you all have a wonderful day. Hugs Dawn Marie.xx

Jane said...

Aw I know how you feel my littlest started school this week, and she was bawling! felt sooo bad leaving her!
Hugs
Jane
x

pinky said...

I can feel one beautiful scrap page coming on. She's a little sweetie and I hope her journey through school is full of fun and joy.
Pinky

Anonymous said...

Awww what wonderful pictures and what an emotional day for you all, glad to see Willow was excited and looking forward to school, bet the house was a bit quieter today!

Hope your all well
Suzi
xxx

Lainy's Little Blog said...

Lovely photos Debz. Willow looks so calm and raring to go as she goes inside the door. Hope she had a great day and wants to go back tomorrow. Hugs, Lainy xxx

Riet said...

What a beautiful photos Debbi.

Hugs Riet.x

scotspanda said...

awwww bless her she looks fabulous!! so grown up, I hope she had a lovely day :o) it will be Faith's turn next and then you'll be in trouble............my friend says when your last child goes to school its the worst!!!

couple of years yet though!
lotsalove

Amanda xxx

Carrie said...

Aww! She is adorable! I understand exactly what your going through. I get teary eyed too. I hope that she had a great first day of school!

Natalie said...

I remember the feeling, it was only last year Harry started full time. Beautiful pictures, thanks for sharing. x

Kath Stewart said...

love the pics...wonderful memories and Willow looks so grown up and why am I crying...big soppy silly...hugs kath xxxxxx

Lynne said...

Beautiful children - I bet Willow had a great day. I wept buckets when our Jack started school. It's even worse with your grandchildren!

Lynne.x

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

oh I remember that day so well (they are 11 and 12 now) I remember getting to the car and sobbin for about 30 minutes lol..
She looks gorgeous in her uniform hun ...hope things are getting better for you now lol

hugs shell xx

Sparkle and Flourish said...

oh what wonderful pics!! Willow looks fab in her uniform and yes I was teary eyed with my older 2 and no doubt will be with the last! Enjoy your freedom .... (with Willow!!)

Hugs Judy xx

lil-paper-pixie said...

How cute!!!!

Tracey said...

oh blesssss her.Thank you for sharing such a special moment with us.Your posting made mefilll up.

angel wishes tracey xx

crazyforcrafts said...

awww she looks so sweet i rember my first day and reception like it was yesterday xxx maddi

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