So Soon, Too Soon by BlueLotus7
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This is my granddaughter Karissa at 4 months old. Even back then we knew she would be a scholar...just not so soon...she started school today and there wasn't a dry eye in the house. Her baby brother, Sean, who will be going in two years, seemed okay with it. So soon our little ones, innocent and protected, enter a system designed to educate them. Unfortunately much of the education will come from social interaction less desirable than we would care for. Today my Miss. K began a journey of a lifetime. This first day will determine how she views the rest of her education. Fortunately, she's in a new school and her teacher is wonderful. I'm just a bit sad, just as I was when her mom went off to school 20 years ago, leaving her baby brother behind, also two years difference, who was not okay with his sister leaving him...a day for memories and looking through old photos.
Comments (16)
purple_angel
a very nice reflective image! I hope her first day at school was 'tolerable' and that everyone will dry up their eyes! :)
katili
The picture & the story and absolutely so great , I got a tear in my eye looking at your baby granddaughter reading, like the adults do and I had the most caring & sad feelings when my baby left her home the first time when she started her school. All we can do is to hope and pray that the road is not too bumpy for all those innocent little people, who honestly look for the right and wrong and start their off-home education this Autumn.
PandyGirl
well isn't she precious. and yes so few learn what was given freely years ago. no it is hard to find teachers who honestly care, and a safe enviroment for the child of today to grow and learn.
meico
A most amusing little photograph. The first day of the new school year is always an emotionally fraught day, for children, families and schools alike. Some of the interaction as you so rightly observe will be not what we would ideally plan. Nor has it ever been, even in my day so many years ago. However, we have no choice but to live the life we're in no matter how good or bad. There is only so much protection possible [or indeed desirable] and the best we can do is offer a decent set of values. "it is hard to find teachers who honestly care" - after thirty years of appointing teaching staff, I don't agree: most teachers DO care very much indeed - sometimes more than families.
annemarie2
Awwwww she is just adorable. I love the story along with it. Dry those eyes!! Before ya know it she will be wanting to drive you places!
WiserAngel
Yes, its wonderful that little Miss K is growing up, but you're right, some of the education our kids get we wish we could protect them from. I wish her great strength and character to fight against it!
pscott
My oldest starts highschool this year. When did he grow up? When did he become a man? I wanted to hold onto every moment but so many got away from me before I knew it. And I agree with Mike. The teachers do care ... and if not for the beaurocracies and red tape parents would believe it a lot more. I don't think we see half of the frustration a teacher has to go through ... and it's not because of the children. The children are why they stay. Great shot, Ramona.
Avalonne
She was a darling little baby....and yes, they do grow up too fast....it's like one day you are tucking them into their cribs, and the next they are graduating from high school or college...it all just goes by way too fast.
SophiaDeer
Adorable!!
digi-b
This sure brings back some memories. Some of my familys best times are spent going thru old pictures. It really seems to bring us closer together. I hope she has a great time in school but it can be a struggle. Ive a few disagreements with our school system.
SK2Design
Oh my gosh, have you ever taken me back in time with this picture and your commentary. My eldest grandchild started school last year and I could have sworn his Mom, and my daughter, only started school a little while ago herself. The time flies way too fast. I know your little grandbaby is going to be just fine in school and I trust she'll come away with many fine memories!
Akinom
A lil darling! You're absolutely right with that title! So soon, too soon!
pjaj
Beautiful photography! Lovely little one:o)
romanceworks
Oh, you captured the feelings of a grandparent perfectly in image and words. It is an amazing experience to watch the cycle of life reborn again in our children and grandchildren. :o) CC
Sylvia
Time flies, and memories stay within us... But when we see photos, they come to life again :) She is truly an angel... God bless You, her and your Family Always!!
logiloglu
lol, she is so cute.of course she can read, i can see this on the expression on her face. a lovely shot. Congrats to the whole family. !!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!