Post by @maham__khaan

Today was one of those days we knew would come, but somehow we were still not ready for it. 🥹❤️ Today, for the very first time, we dropped our little girl off at school. 🎒🏫 The whole morning felt so different… getting her ready, helping her with her little things, taking her to school, and then finally watching her walk inside without us. As parents, we were so proud of her, but at the same time, our hearts were breaking a little. 🥺 We smiled in front of her because we wanted her to feel brave and excited. We told her she was going to have so much fun, meet new friends, learn new things, and make beautiful memories. But the moment we got back into the car and the doors closed… we both just cried. 😭💔 It was such an emotional moment because it suddenly hit us that our little baby is growing up. Just yesterday she felt so tiny in our arms, and today we’re watching her take one of her first big steps into the world on her own. I think nobody prepares you for this part of parenting… the part where you have to slowly let go, even when all you want to do is keep your child close to you forever. ❤️ We are so proud of you, our little girl. May Allah always protect you, guide you, give you good friends, kind teachers, and fill your life with happiness, success and beautiful memories. 🤲🏻❤️ And if you’re a parent who has gone through this moment, you already know exactly what I mean… sometimes the hardest part of watching your child grow is realizing how quickly time is passing. 🥹 Our first school drop-off… a day we will never forget. 🎒❤️ Mama & Baba love you more than words can ever explain. 🥺❤️ #FirstDayOfSchool #MomAndDad #GrowingUp #Parenthood #pakistaniamerican