I’m the parent of a First Grader. A very, very proud First Grader.
Alison has grown so much since the first day of Kindergarten.
She’s made new friends, 
and grown closer to her BFF.
She reads, she loves math, she creates, thanks to the encouragement of an amazing teacher.
Suddenly, as if some sort of “independence” switch was turned on inside of her, there is a Little Lady standing where a Little Girl stood, just a short time ago.
Since the last day of Kindergarten (which was Friday, by the way):
She let me take a nap, while she read a book to herself.
She got her own snack when she was hungry.
She dressed herself, every day.
She did her own hair.
She cleaned her own room.
She remembered to feed and water her chicks, all on her own.
She let me take a shower, do some work, and clean up around the house while her sister napped.
She has used her manners, without fail.
She has been incredibly considerate of her sister’s feelings and personal space.
Suddenly, I see the young woman she will one day become. 
She is beautiful beyond comprehension.
15 replies on “Little Lady”
She’s beautiful! 🙂 My son will finish first grade next week and I have noticed the same things as you did. So much more independent than a year ago. He’s also very helpful and has plenty of initiative. But, I want to keep him little for ever, even though I’m proud of him. Enjoy her! 🙂
how sweet. they grow and change in the blink of an eye it seems. wishing all of you an amazing summer!
This makes me feel a little bit better about my daughter starting kindergarten in the Fall.
What a precious child you have!
What a beautiful post about your daughter. She is beautiful. Sounds like she is headed to being a great woman. Hope she has a great summer before she starts first grade.
Gorgeous. I love reflecting back at the end of the school year at how far they’ve come. Watching little people grow in front of your eyes never ceases to amaze me.
She really is a little lady. 🙂
Wow what a wonderful little lady you have there. It’s amazing how in a school years time they change.
Look at that transformation. She is beautiful! She sounds like a wonderful little personality too.
I love the contrast in the last photo between the nice dress and the PJs and boots…
You are all on track for a great summer!
Oh how beautiful. How proud you must be to see her blossoming into herself. Congrats, Mommy. 🙂
Awwwwwwwwww.
That is lovely.
And really, she got a snack FOR HERSELF? The one blows my mind…
🙂
So lovely. Her and your post both. 🙂
How wonderful for her to have such a proud Mom. Hope she continues to amaze you the rest of your life. Their is nothing like unconditional love!
Mine finishes next week and I can’t believe how much she’s changed too Your daughter is absolutely adorable Would it possible to bring her here and show my kid that clean your room thing?
That was precious.
Gulp. She is a beautiful child and she’ll be an amazing woman. Not too soon, though.