Camille Gould Photography

Ellah started kindergarten this morning!! She could hardly wait for this day to come and this morning it finally arrived. She couldn’t wipe the smile off her face last night just knowing she would be a big kindergartener in less than a day. She  even woke up at 5:15am asking if it was time to get ready for school yet (let’s hope she keeps this enthusiasm!).  I can’t help but be excited and overjoyed for my baby. But I have to be honest, a big part of me has been dreading this day for the entire summer! Ellah has been my little buddy the past 5 1/2 years. We play together, go to lunch and movies together, run errands together all day and every day.  The house is quiet, much too quiet, when she is gone. I am grateful that she was so excited for this day because I can’t help but be excited for her. This morning Brian and I took her to her first day of school. We sat with her on the playground until the school bell rang. I thought I was doing just fine. She was nervous and wanted to sit with us and I was happy because it meant I could hug her a few minutes longer. Then the teacher called the kids to class and told them to say goodbye to their parents. I was fighting back the tears as best I could. We waved goodbye and Brian dropped me off at home. The minute I walked in the door I was bawling. I love my little Ellah Lu! I am excited to volunteer in her class this year and hear about all the new things she is learning and about the friends she makes! Kindergarten starts a new chapter in our lives!

A couple of months ago I did a little shoot of Ellah. To convince her, it all had to be done under her terms. She got to pick the clothes, props and of course the poses…