I have had mixed feelings as usual about my kids heading back to school.
I LOVE getting them set, packing their packs and feeling their anticipation.
I MOURN them growing up so fast. I try to put together some semblance of reality on how fast my babies are growing older, growing taller and growing farther and farther from my protection.
I WORRY about the obstacles that each one must face. One has trouble with friends, one struggles to stay on task and one is so shy that he hides his perfect smile way too often. It's hard to let them face these things alone and to trust them to figure it out. I am the one to look back for one last look. I am the one giving last minute hugs and inspections. They all just went straight ahead, they are not worried, they are facing things head on!!
I say SILENT PRAYERS all day. Let them make good friends, learn good things and make good choices. This agency thing can be hard for me, but luckily, they hold tight to their right to it and force me to let go a bit more each year.
Oh yeah, and this is Miss Autumn. She is sure to never miss a photo op. Here she is, 3 years before she starts kindergarten.
3 comments:
Gorgeous kids you have there, Melissa! Here's to a fabulous school year for all!
Enjoy every minute. It goes by way too fast. They have great parents. They will be great kids. We just dropped off James at BYU. Our heart hurts even if we know he has many exciting adventures ahead and he is looking forward to them.
THey all look so grown up! I remember when I met you and Jaxon was a new new baby!
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