Commencement

Hey beautiful girl,
You did it! Little Dolly, today was your day! You got to leave school early for a picnic with Mom and Dad at sissy's school, see your old preschool teachers, go out on a special date to a restaurant (Atlanta Bread Co-your favorite!) with Grandma Lynn and Grandpa Pumpkin, then come home and have the computer all to yourself for a whole hour! You kept saying, "I can't believe it! I can't believe I'm graduating today!" I loved the special time we spent together curling your hair and getting you dressed for your big performance. When you were ready to go, you asked me if Daddy or your friends would recognize you, because you looked so different with curls. It was so funny. Of course they'll recognize you! Who could mistake that great smile and those little freckles for anyone else? You did a great job singing with your friends in the program tonight. My favorite part was when you waved to me from the risers and threw kisses to the crowd like a pageant queen on a parade float.

I love you so very much Reese Olivia. You are a good, kind girl. You are a smart girl. You are a brave girl. You were once my teeny tiny baby, so helpless that you needed me for everything. You are growing more independent every day and have become quite a responsible young lady. You have a very mature mind for a 6 year old, and I love that about you. I value your ideas. You are a funny girl. You are a hard working girl. I am so proud of you for your determination and effort this year.

And now, you can read!

Way to go! You are "first grade bound" and I am so happy for you and your accomplishments.

I love the person you are,
-Mom