This Girl

This.  First day of school.  Stand in front of the front door so mom can snap a picture.  Happy?  oh yes.  Excited?  Oh yes.  A little tear in mom's eye?  definitely.

And now this.  The last first day of school from this house.  Same beautiful girl, same beautiful smile.  A carefully chosen dress.  The same front door that needs refinishing now.  And maybe just another little tear in mom's eye.