god bless her!

Lydia received a letter from her future kindergarten teacher today, telling her she was excited to meet everyone and giving an idea of what to expect on her first day of school. At the bottom of the letter, she taped a shiny new penny with a note that it was “lucky” and meant for best wishes in the year ahead.

Lydia carried the penny around with her most of the night. (Sometimes, she also put it in her mouth.)

At bedtime, when her dad was tucking her in, she solemnly gave the penny to him.

“Daddy, you can put this penny in your jar. I can tell you and Mommy really need a vacation.”