So as a mom putting their first child in Kindergarten for the very first time, I've been overwhelmed with such a wide spectrum of emotions. I have such excitement for Mason and how much he's grown, what he's going to learn, how he'll adapt to class, him making new friends, seeing him in that setting, etc. In fact...his excitement has made it much easier on this emotional pregnant mommy! :) There is so much joy in seeing your child reach these "firsts" and milestones they experience as they mature and grow up. Then there is the other part of me that cannot believe the short five year window of time where he's all mine is gone! When I think of this aspect of school starting is when I get sad. Sure I miss him when he's not here...but that's not really why I cry. It's just hard to believe that the time he's home with me everyday, all day...where each day is like summer to us, we can sleep in, take naps together, do whatever it is we want during the day...all that freedom is over. And THAT is heartbreaking to me! :) Our days are no longer..."hey kids...what should we do for FUN today??!" but rather...scheduled with school hours and except for on breaks, and during summer will be forever more. BOOOOO! hahah! I totally see why homeschooling is appealing to parents. Although I know I'd never want to do that, or be capable of that task...I see why it's appealing. Again...don't get me wrong. So excited for him and all that he has to experience...just can't believe that little window of time he's home is gone. On a purely selfish note...setting an alarm every day for myself isn't too delightful either!! :) haha!!!
It's my prayer that as he's headed off to school he'll hear his mommy and daddy's voice when he has a choice to make...and that he'll make a good one. It's my prayer that if he sees a friend sad with nobody to play with, he'll befriend them as we've done our best to teach him. It's my prayer that if he feels nervous or lonely he'll be reminded that Jesus is with him everywhere and his mommy and daddy are with him in spirit too. It's my prayer that all we've strived to instill in him and teach him will be at the forefront of his mind if he doubts himself.
Christ has been our strength in doing the best we can as his mommy & daddy thus far and will continue to be our guide as we help him from this point on develop into the young boy Christ wants him to be. It's my prayer he finds strength in Jesus as well. I know our job as parents is not even close to being over...and it's my prayer that as we strive to grow closer and closer to Christ our children have that same desire as well to have their own personal relationships with Him. It's just SO hard to think that small five to six years before they start school is over with our eldest...sure makes you want to be very intentional with every moment you have them all to yourself. ;)
Mason, Your mommy and daddy are SO very proud of you. You are one big boy! As you happily walked into your class blowing kisses and waving goodbye to us, we were overwhelmed with how proud of you we are. We pray this is a great first year of school for you! We sure miss you when you're not with us, but we feel so confident in where you are and whom you are with that it is right where God wants you to be and for that we're so thankful! I know that our schedules will be different now, and will take some adjusting to, but this will just make our time with you that much extra special! And one of these days soon, I won't be crying all of the way home! :) We are so proud of the big kindergarten boy that you are. We love you very much!!! love, Mommy and Daddy
cool, calm and collected...
Cash is excited for Mase, too! :)
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