Oh the Places You'll Go

 graduation is tonight.

at the risk of sounding completely cliche, i can't believe it's here.

often times i look at her & wonder how she can be 18 years old

when i often feel 18 years old myself.

last night while savannah was out with friends,

i placed a card on her pillow for her to find when she returned home.

one of those annoying cards that plays music,

but it's the Dr. Seuss Oh the Places You'll Go card.

she is a voracious reader

& always loved Seuss,

so it seemed perfect.

as i read what each of her sisters wrote, it filled my heart.

things like "i want to be just like you when i grow up"

"i'm so proud to be your sister"

"i'll miss you"

& "i love you"

i climbed into bed and told dan i needed to have my game face on tonight.

i work all three days of the holiday weekend

& simply can not be emotional while trying to function in my job.

might hold off on reading that card again until tuesday!

"So be sure when you step,

Step with care and great tact.

And remember that life's A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed?

 Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed)

Kid, you'll move mountains."

Dr. Seuss

 

 

 

 

 

yesterday i had a little end of the school year gift waiting for each of the girls.

with savannah heading off to college i wanted to start a little tradtion~

giving the girls each a piece of jewelry before they go

that i also have a matching piece to match.

nothing expensive or fancy just something that we both like.

when i saw the Dream Big leather cuff on jeanne's site

i knew i had found the perfect piece for savannah.

 

she's a super smart girl, independent and confident.

yesterday as she opened her presents i reminded her

that no matter what she chooses in this life

i know she'll be successful

&

while i'm super sad that she's leaving our little nest

i am filled with joy that she's wrapped up this chapter in her life

so very well

&

i can't wait to see what the Lord has for her future!!

 

 

"You're off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So... get on your way!"

Dr. Seuss 

 

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