Days to Cherish

My little girl turned six last week...she will start first grade in a few weeks. Kindergarten was only half-days last year, so we will be apart for most of the day this year. When I ask her if she is excited about first grade, she tells me, "Yes. Kind of. I don't want a yelling teacher. And I want to have lunch at home with you, Mama." (Yes, I melt!)
Well, she's been enjoying a 4-evening synchronized swimming "try it out" camp this week. It's been a FABULOUS class and she is loving every minute of it. I have enjoyed it as well - watching her smile as she learns a new skill, listening to her sing along with a CD in the van on our way to and from class. While she was singing tonight, I noted the lyrics and decided to write them down and save them. I plan to send them to her when she is in college one day...I hope we will both remember this special time. How I cherish these days!

"The stars are out, the moon is up
It’s time to go to bed
I’m so glad you have a place
To lay your little head

Have a deep and peaceful sleep
Dream away the hours
When you wake, the sun will come
To smile upon the flowers

Go to sleep, my little friend
Beneath the evening star
You will always have a friend
No matter where you are"