the lump in my throat. :*)

August 2010 (before)

May 2011 (After)

A new day began today. The day that Jack became a kindergartner. I am a mixture of happy and sad and overwhelmed that this day has come so fast and that the "getting bigger" milestones for Jack, Bodie and Sam are just getting more fast and furious. It almost hurts.

Today Jack said to me, "I am a kindergartner now, I can pour my Coke by myself. Mom? May I have Coke?" "I am a big kindergartner now, mom, I can cross the street at Publix and I will not even get smooshed because I am such a big kid that the cars can see me now." "Mommy, I am a little scared about being a big boy now and actually, going to a new school with big kids scares me." I tried to clear the lump from my throat and said, "Jack, new schools can be scary, you're right. But, you know what? We have 62 days to think about that. Let's just have the best Summer ever right now and we'll worry about kindergarten in August. Besides, you will learn your way around and explore your new school, like a big adventure, and pretty soon, it will feel just like home. Just like College Heights did. I love you, Jack."

I love our exchanges through the rear view mirror when I am driving. It makes me cry just thinking about it.

We all loved his teacher, all 5 of us. She told us all she loved us every time she saw us and you could tell she meant it. She was very fun, active and enthusiastic about learning. The best combination for a Pre-K teacher. Today, when I hugged her for the last time, I said, "You exceeded every expectation we had, I love you." Happy tears are the best kind. I sure will miss Ms. Shewan.

It is hard to believe that we started this past school year as 4. We are SOOOO five now. ;)
The day, year and this season have all ended with us feeling really very blessed. Thank you, Lord, for each and every gift.