On The Last Day Of Elementary School

On the last day of elementary school, you picture your child when they first started elementary school:

On the last day of elementary school, you really take in everything around you. The colorful walls. The cheerful posters. You know they won't be as pretty in Middle School:

On the last day of elementary school, you thank everyone who has helped your child to grow because you don't know if you'll ever see them again:

On the last day of elementary school, you hope that your child will remember all the lessons they were taught. No cyberbullying. Be kind. Help others. Always be there for each other:

On the last day of elementary school, you remind to take one last look around. Will they picture themselves as a small kid standing in line? Will they remember the colorful carpet in kindergarten? Criss Cross Apple Sauce?

On the last day of elementary school, you remind your child not to grow up too fast. It seems exciting, but you know they will miss the easy days of elementary school:

On the last day of elementary school, you take a final photo of them walking out for the very last time:

On the last day of elementary school, your heart clenches and you take it all in. You picture your child nervously going in for the first time. You picture your child rushing out at the end of the first day excitedly telling you everything they did. You wonder how the years slid by so quickly. PreK. Kindergarten. First. Second. Third. Fourth. Fifth. You blinked, and suddenly you were at the end of the line.

At the final goodbye.