Alyssa's Last Day Kinder

Today is Alyssa's last day of kindergarten.  And in very Alyssa fashion, though she loves school, she isn't sad that today is the last day.  She is looking forward to summer and to being a big 1st grader in the Fall.  

This year has been fantastic for her.  I have loved watching her become even more mature, even more independent, and even more knowledgeable.  Every day, she rode to school, parked her bike in the rack, and then walked into the school without looking back (save one week mid year).  What was in front of her was more important than what was behind her.  

Alyssa has always liked this book, and it reminds me so much of her.

Riding to school with Alyssa and her little friend and (from across the street) watching them go into school together was a highlight of every day for me.  What a great year!  Can't wait to see what the next one holds for her and us!