Last first day

My beautiful girl,

Today is so much more than just the first day of school — it’s the beginning of the final chapter of a dream you’ve been chasing since you were little. Your very last first day. I can still see that little girl, backpack almost bigger than her, lining up at the classroom door with excitement in her eyes. And now, here you are, stepping into your education degree, ready to become the teacher you always said you’d be.

I am so proud of you — not just for the hard work that got you here, but for the heart you carry into everything you do. You have such a gift, a way of making people feel seen and valued, and I know your future students are going to be so lucky to have you.

This year will be full of challenges, late nights, and long days, but also so many beautiful moments. Soak it all in. Celebrate the small wins. Learn from the hard days. And never forget — you were made for this.

Watching you grow into this incredible woman has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. I can’t wait to see the magic you’ll bring into the world, one classroom, one child, one lesson at a time.

I love you more than words will ever be enough. Go shine, baby girl. The world is waiting for you. ❤️

Love,

Mom