...well, for me....it was a bit of boo hoo too!
It just makes me a bit sad that my little girl is growing up so fast. And when I look at the pictures from years past, well, it kind of blows my mind.
It really is like my heart is walking outside of my body.
This was 1 year ago, Dahlia's first day of Grade 1.
(Sept. 2009)
This was 1 year ago, Dahlia's first day of Grade 1.
(Sept. 2009)
Sept. 2008 (above)
Sept. 2007 (above) First day of pre-school.
And so, today started off with a little hug for Milana as she was off to pre-pre school with Daddy.
Flashback 1 year as Milana came with us for the drive to Grade 1.
(Sept. 2009)
Then, Mommy had a bit of time with Dahlia, put in those little piggies and we were off.
This was last year. Saying goodbye.
(Sept. 2009)
Sept. 2007
Sept 2007
And today.
Have a great year in Grade 2, sweet thing!
Join Lisa for lots more photo fun.
And Happy Wednesday!
Hi, I'm Wanda. I am a happy woman, wife to Danny for...oh....lots a years and finally Mom to THE most adorable little girl from Hunan, China - Dahlia. And now we have been blessed again with another daughter, Milana, from Zhejiang, China. (The 2 best things I've ever done!)
We live in the Montreal area. After a loooonnngg wait for Dahlia's little sister Milana (pronounced - Mee-lana, like banana), we finally brought her home in August 2009. Dahlia came to us in Nov 2004 (at 20 months of age)and a year later we began the application for another baby - at the time the waiting period was around 8 months. Almost 4 years later (say what!?!)we, at last, brought Milana home.
This began as the story of our journey to bring Milana home and life with her big sister, Dahlia. It now continues as we live as a family of four!
God.
My (growing) family.
Hangin' out with my girlies.
My wonderful friends (you know who you are!).
To laugh (out loud and a lot!).
Music.
Painting. Hugs.
Long chats with my buds.
My garden.
To read (ha...when I can!).
Sunshine.
Spring, Spring and more Spring.
Building things.
Cooking.
Decorating.
Parties (ahem).
The internet.
Life.
Movies. A.I.
Dancing with the stars.
So you think you can dance.
Travel. Umm..did I say laughing my head off.
Oh Gee...everything actually!!
28 comments:
Hope second grade is a great year Dahlia! I love how you included last years pictures too Wanda...beautiful photos!
I love that backpack! But it looks like it weighs a TON! Where did the time go? How is it possible we have kids in 1st and 2nd grade? How the heck do we slow the clock down!?
.....sigh.
Donna
Our Blog: Double Happiness!
lovely post. thanks for sharing
These are beautiful photos. You did a great job capturing the day.
Oh Wanda... say it isn't so! How in the world did this happen? Our girls are getting so big! I can really see a big difference in one year with Dahlia. Don't even get me started with your little one. She has grown a ton too!
Love these pictures. Your kids are simply divine. I too love the backpack. Isn't it crazy how those darn things are just about the same size as our kids. I'm just waiting for one of them to tip over backwards from the weight. ;-)
Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!
Hugs...
Grace
They grow up way too fast! Beautiful shots of a very important day. So much happens during a year and she looks very grown up. My oldest started 1st grade this year and I can't believe it!
Erika B
*sigh* They all grow up so fast, don't they? That Dahlia's really stylish with her matching backpack and lunch bag! I wonder if Mommy had a hand in choosing them...? ;p
I can't believe it either Wanda...where has the time gone? They were so recently our baby girls.
What a gorgeous smile she has, I hope her day was wonderful. Awesome backpack btw!!!
Miss Grace starts today...(sigh). She's still asleep. Backpack is ready, clothes are out and lunch packed. The start of a new school year.
Happy Wednesday my friend and big hugs...
xoxo
I had to go back up and look at the backpack again. LOVE IT!
Wow, she had really changed from last year. Time flies by before we know it. I bet she is loving second grade with all her friends, Hang in there Mom! She'll always be your baby girl!
Wanda, my computer gives me such trouble with your blog and I don't know why!!!! Please know that I try to comment A LOT but it never let's me. The comments that do come through are after several attempts. This one I am trying from my iPad. Great pics and story!
WoW..I can NOT believe how grown up the girlies got in just one year..oh gosh..Time moves too quickly and they grow UP way too quick...
Have a great school year!!!
First day back at school always seems to be a big tear-jerker for all the moms out there :) But no wonder! Same steps, same doorway, but Dahlia & Milana has grown a ton in one year!! It's amazing and beautiful! Sad because they do grow up too fast, but wonderful because every new stage brings its own blessings. You'll be ok, Momma ;o)
LOVE THE LOOK BACK IN TIME. SHE HAS GROWN SO MUCH FROM LAST YEAR AND GETTING MORE AND MORE BEAUTIFUL IF THATS EVEN POSSIBLE. WISH HER THE BEST FOR A WONDERFUL YEAR
Oh my...who wouldn't cry looking at this post! I love your flashbacks...sometimes we don't realize how much they have changed in a year. And our little ones too!! They are just too cute for words ;)
Wanda you read my mind! I would love for my daughter to stay little a bit. It just goes by so fast. I think we notice time going so quickly as we get older because we see it as our children grow. These picture sare beautiful! Look at your babies in 2009. They grow so fast. Hold on to the moments my friend and enjoy them as much as you can! I hope you are doing great!
Mama Hen
Thank you for your kind words about my back. I actually have pain in my entire spine and my knees. It has been really bad lately and I try so hard to act like there is nothing there. Poeple that meet me would never know how much pain I am in. But I guess it is part of my life challenge and I try to stay positive. Thank you!
Mama Hen
Oh it IS hard...but your lovely D had the same confident and eager gleam in her eyes as my L did.....so hard to so smile through those *sighs* just to see their obvious readiness and joy!!
Yay for darling M too....big steps for such a teeny little one, but by golly she looks ready too!!! Extra little hugs never do hurt one bit though....at least that's my motto!!!
I hope both of your beauties have amazing school years ahead AND others have said it BUT I'm loving in D's backpack/lunch ensemble......wait till I show L!!!
XOXO
These are fantastic! Love the whole series!
Wow...what a difference a year makes. She really has changed, hasn't she! I think the same thing when I look at my kids pictures. It's sad and yet I know it has to happen.
Loved looking at these...like a little walk down memory lane!
grade two...i cant believe my Abby is there, and I totally get every sentiment you expressed here. I love all the past years photos, too.
I actually rememeber that little ballet pose from last year's first grade day. Crazy how fast a year comes and goes. Love the memory lane photo montage. Sweet. What the heck does she have in that backpack?....it's HUGE.
M.
SO cute Wanda, hope they both had a great day! The flashback pics were so fun, my how they've both grown! Love that zebra backpack too!
Have a great year in Grade 2 Sweet Thing indeed!!!!!!!!!!! How incredible it is to see the progression each year! What cutie pies!!!!!
xoxo
Your Dahlia has so much personality - love all your photos! boo hoo is right! time just keeps moving along!!
Wow, she has grown so much in just a year.
So gorgeous!!! I love that you posted the past photos too!
Look at both of your little girls!! My have they changed so much in just one year..... I hope that Second Grade is off to a great start. She looks so darn cute! I love the pigtails and that BACKPACK......OH MY, I would carry that bag....so very stylish:)
Have a wonderful weekend Wanda!
xoxo,
Lisa
You too huh? I happened to see a photo of when we moved into this house. Wow. She looked so much younger with still some chub on her face. Having kids shows us how time goes by quickly. They are a reminder to always keep them close to us before they'll leave us for their own lives. :(
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