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Dani Elgas's avatar

I love how you used such powerful sensory details Alyssa. I felt like I was crying with you at drop off.😭❤️

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Alyssa Silvester's avatar

Thank you for reading. ❤️

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Wendy Mengel's avatar

I love this. My oldest son started kindergarten and has lots of the same fears/questions as yours. And my feelings directly line up with yours too! Thanks for putting these big changes into writing so well.

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Alyssa Silvester's avatar

So glad it resonates with you too. Such a big step for our kiddos.

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Kendra Elliott's avatar

This was sweet. I’m so glad you guys had such a good first day!

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Alyssa Silvester's avatar

Thank you! Me too!

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Allison Mei-Li's avatar

You have captured this season so incredibly well and so beautifully. I just love your writing!

The cat conversation was so sweet. You seem like a wonderful mom.

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Alyssa Silvester's avatar

Thanks for your encouragement!

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Olivia Murphy's avatar

It’s the strangest thing to drop them off, emptying your arms and clutching only your purse. Moms carry so much, both literally and emotionally, and this piece conveys that so well!

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Alyssa Silvester's avatar

It really is so strange. And thank you for your support.

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Grace Thomas's avatar

Beautiful!

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Alyssa Silvester's avatar

Thank you for the encouragement!

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Lisa Ro's avatar

I love a lavender latte! Beautiful post with lovely details. Thanks for sharing this very tender moment with us.

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