From the First Day to the Last Day

Friday was a milestone day in Madison's life...well, I guess in all of our lives. She graduated from preschool, and I can't even believe it! Since Fall 2005, Madison has been attending SYC (School For Young Children) in Tallahassee, Florida. Here is a look back at how she looked in her first days of preschool.

Driving to school


Wearing her SYC shirt

Graduation Day

This was not the original school Madison started at, but we are extremely thankful it is where she ended up! After the first few days at another school, we new we had to find a better place. Brian called up the owner of SYC, whom we had prior connections to, and explained about the horrific experience we were having at her first school. Even though there is a waiting list to attend SYC, Jamileh graciously accepted us immediately. From that point on Madison was welcomed and loved with open arms from everyone there. It is truly an amazing blessing to feel confident that your child is safe, loved and is learning each day when you drop them off at school....especially when you do not want to be leaving them in the first place! But the days, weeks, and months started getting easier as Madison fell in love with being there. It went from her running to me with open arms when I would pick her up, to eventually a disappointed look that I was there to get her already! I knew that was a good thing, even though I couldn't believe there were days that she would rather be at school then be with me. I knew without a doubt that SYC was doing a great job! And now here we are 3 1/2 years later with an intelligent, beautiful girl on her way to Kindergarten!! There is no doubt in my mind that Madison will be successful as she enters elementary school. She has already accomplished so much. Although I am saddened by this chapter in her life closing, I am thrilled to see what lies ahead for this amazing child!

We are so proud of you Madison!