I didn't think I could do it. I dreaded the days leading up to it. Then it came, and she cried. My Grier didn't want to stay at preschool anymore than I wanted to leave her there. She cried so hard and I had to leave her there while she still cried. She cried after I left and kept crying the entire first two weeks. It was brutal. then one day, it became easier. She looked forward to going to school and did not shead a tear. it didn't take her long to find a place. She made friends with some of the most adprable little girls. They would run up and greet her at the door each day and wave good bye in the afternnon. She got invited to birthday parties and playdates. She started to come out of her shell.
Grier is the sterotypical middle child. Two ahead and two behind. Leo, Wyatt and Roan all have such strong personalities. (Not sure about Mr. Finn yet). Grier hides behide those gorgeous big blue eyes of hers. She doesn't like attention and is content to just watch from the sidelines. In the words of Mrs. Pedigo, her teacher, Grier knows her place. She knows her limits. She will do things in her way in her own time. She can't be pressured. Her dad says she is the most stubborn creature on Earth. That will be a great trait when she gets older, but at 5, Grier can be very misunderstood. Her shyness comes accross as rudeness. Those big blue eyes that seem to welcome attention, really want to bland into the crowd. It takes her a LONG time to warm up, and only those who wait really get to see the gift that Grier is to us.
We had these two big rowdy boys in our life and then came this tiny perfectly beautiful little girl. She adds a softness to the house - even though she keeps up with those two big boys and will try and out do anything they do. Her beauty is not only skin deep. It radiates deep within.
Today I watched her walk accross the stage. She stood up, as hesitant as she may have been, she stood up and listened to Mrs. Pedigo talk about her. She pegged her to a tee. Grier is an observer. She takes it all in and only when she is ready - she jumps in too.
Grier, I love you more than words could say. You are sweet and sassy. Congrats on becoming a kindergartener!!!
