Today in our area. It's the first day of school for many kids, but for Mia it's just another day of school. At age two, she started developmental therapy. And since that day she has been in school all year, every year, minus a week of "vacation" here and there.
I'm scrolling through my friends posts on Facebook, seeing all the pictures of their kids in their first day best outfits, bright and ready for the first day. And I break down into a sentimental mommy moment. I don't get to celebrate this mile stone.
Or do I?
In between my tears, I start to realize that while Mia and I may not get to share the typical mommy daughter moments, we do still have our moments. And those moments are wonderful and filled with so much joy, pride and love.
And even though this isn't her "first" day of the school year, it does mark a new adventure. She is technically a first grader this year. And in the previous year she's made so much progress.
She's learned to go potty like a big girl. She's learned to play appropriately with her peers. She's on the way to a solid form of communication, first using a picture exchange program that had small benefits, to signing for drink, eat, all done, and help!!
She's become more interested in the animal world. She now pets Molly and Camo, our yellow lab and black lab puppies. She pets our chickens earn I bring one to her. We went to the topsham fair where she freely petted sheep, goats, horses, and even a pot belly pig!
And, one accomplishment that I'm very proud of, Mia now waves and says hello to people, and waves goodbye, and almost always completely unprompted!! And yes, she even waves at all her animal friends too! :)
So even though I'm being sentimental mommy today, Mia and I have much to celebrate. We're on to
the next school year, and I can't wait to see what her accomplishments will be in the next 365 days!!
Checking the chicken coop for eggs!
Best buddies!!
