Well, this morning was very stressful at our house, to say the least! Gage started middle school which meant for the first time in 6 years I was not allowed to walk him into class on the first day of school (his rule not the school's). To make me even more sad, Griffin started kindergarten today. Luckily, he did want me to walk him into class and even let me snap a quick picture. Of course, since I wasn't even allowed in Gage's school I couldn't take pictures:( It just amazes me how fast they grow up. Everyone's always said "enjoy them while they're little", but I'm really beginning to appreciate the meaning of that statement. It seems like they went from babies to young men overnight. After getting the kids to their schools for their first day I then had to go greet my class, which went well. All in all the kids and I survived our first day of school and I managed to make it without shedding any tears.
Someone gave me this poem a while back:
They are little only once, Lord. Grant me the
wisdom and patience to teach them to follow in your footsteps and prepare them for what is to come.
Make me take the time to play, pretend, to read or tell a story, to cuddle.
Don't let me for one minute think anything is more important thatn the school play, the recital, the big game, fishing or the quiet walk hand-in-hand.
All too soon, Lord, they will grow away and there is no turning back.
Let me have my memories with no regrets.
Please help me to be a good parent, Lord.
