The end of an era....

Today is Aidin's last day at our beloved Montessori school.  She started in the toddler class 6 weeks after her 2nd birthday. 

She moved up to the primary class the following March, just before her 3rd birthday.  Here she is on the first day of school in 2005.

And here she is today with her teacher.  All grown up on her last day of school.  I think Miss Shauna is going to miss my little girl, don't you?

We gave the class their new tablecloths and napkins yesterday and they used them for lunch.  Today we took her teacher gifts.

The Pleated Beauty tote from Bend the Rules Sewing for Miss Shauna:

With an interior pocket embroidered by Aidin.  It was a free pattern from Pattern Bee - one of the three little kittens.

For Jenny, who is a late afternoon teacher that has only been with the class for the summer, I made another Bend the Rules bag, the Artsy Clutch.  The exterior fabric was the off-cut of a thrifted rectangular tablecloth that I made round.

And for Miss Rose, the Amy Butler In Stitches clutch + handle.  I wasn't 100% happy with how this came out, but it works.  I think heavier fabric is in order or I should have used some interfacing.  Next time I'll know better.  It is lined in green and has a pink-topped pocket inside.

I was a little bit teary eyed as I walked away today.  The end of an era, but the beginning of something exciting and new.

Ciao for now, friends.

Comments

[Michelle]

I can't believe how quickly they are all growing up!

Oh and your purses look wonderful!!!
I'll definetely have to try those patterns out soon!

[africankelli]

My gosh. I can imagine that was a tough time for you! She is growing up fast and is so darned cute. I love that you made her teacher's gifts together.

[Sonja]

That's great embroidering!
Hopefully, I'll have crafty parents to make gifts for me next year. Hehehe.

[Lera]

Awww. I'm sure it's sad for both you and Aidin.

Aidin did a beautiful job embroidering. Like mother, like daughter, huh?

And the bags are gorgeous. Who wouldn't love those?

[estea]

*sniff*

she is SUCH the cutie. omg such sweet pics.

and again with the creativity and industry. you are a force to be reckoned with, girl.

xxxxx
:)

[lla]

Aw...MissAidan sure has grown! (and she's a much better embroiderer than I!)

[capello]

::sob:: all this growing up stuff sucks.

[kirsten]

too sweet. love the blue bag - esp. aidin's handiwork. so what's the new era? have you decided?

[Michelle]

Oh, boy, hope you had some Kleenex handy, I sure would have needed it. In fact, I know I will when Becca heads off to Kindergarten in a few short weeks...! Tell your little darling that embroidery is absolutely fantastic!

[Rachael]

Man, I can't believe she is getting so big, and so grown up.

Another new part of life ready to begin.

[Julie Thomson]

Hi Lori,

How wonderful to be back in touch with you. You are a MUM!! How fabulous. I have not had time to read through all your blog yet, but plan to do so soon. Am captivated by your gorgeous little ones. Please give my best to Tim. When you get a chance please have a look again on Facebook as I have just posted up some new photo's of my beloved Glenn and I.

Jules xo

[amy h]

What a nice job Aidin did with the embroidery!

I know it was a hard decision for you guys to leave this school since you love it so much! It looks like a great place. But with that foundation and her good parents, she has a great start.

[Alicia A.]

Awwwww... look at her squeezing the stuffing out of that young lady. Makes me teary too.