I Was Nominated for WHAT??

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Did I tell you I was homeschooled?

As an entrepreneur, I didn’t think I’d homeschool my daughter, but—alas—life had other plans.

My husband (and business partner) and I decided to enroll Luna into a homeschool co-op, where she’ll attend class for a few hours a day, and we’ll supplement the rest at home.

It feels very granola, crunchy, hippie meets Joanna Gaines of the OC, but I’m trying my best to understand the new world of drop-offs, packed lunches, and being the “Room Parent.”

HOW WAS I NOMINATED AS ROOM PARENT WHEN I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHAT THAT IS??

Last I heard, it means I get to collect money from other parents and throw parties for kindergarteners.

Now that I think about it, IT’S THE PERFECT ROLE FOR ME (move over Joanna, I’m armed with a glue gun and an Amazon cart full of decor!).

While I’m very much trying to learn the ropes, last week we dropped Luna off for her first day of school.

I was so full of emotion that I wrote her a letter, something that I needed, also, to read myself.

I’m sharing it with you in case you—like me—need a reminder.

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Dear Luna,

Today was your first day of school, and I wanted to throw myself in front of the door to kindergarten and tell you all the reasons not to go in.

Instead, you grabbed my hand and said you were scared.

Behind my sunglasses, I cried and thought to myself, “Me too, baby girl, me too.”

In that way, you’re my greatest teacher.

Where I want to throw myself in opposition, you continue to bravely take tiny steps forward.

I’m quite certain the things I whispered to you as we walked into school are the same things I’ll spend the rest of my life repeating into your ear:

  • You choose bravery.
  • You always find the positive.
  • You don’t believe in failure.
  • You never give up.

The best (and worst) thing about being your mom is watching you grow up, and realizing how fast time is dancing by.

I want to hold on, to pull back, and refuse to let go, but you show me what it is to always choose adventure, creativity, and determination.

Thank you for showing me how to continually choose bravery, positivity, and never giving up.

Love,

Mama

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I hope that today you choose to make brave decisions, find positivity, and refuse to give up.

Your Joanna Gaines-wannabe,

j*