And This is Kindergarten

First day of kindergarten! The boy is growing up...

He was not thrilled about pictures this morning... I think he was actually a little nervous but not wanting to let on.

He is in kindergarten the same place he has spent the past three years of preschool, so really, this was all old hat to him. He is in a great class, with two great teachers, and with lots of great friends.

I know he is going to grow and learn so much in kindergarten... I am so proud of him and know it will be a fantastic year.

Second Grade

This is what the first day of second grade looks like at our house.

Second grade!!!???

So far, so good... he likes his teacher and his classmates

I think it is going to be a great year!

Insight

Mom: Do you want a hamburger or chicken for lunch?

Harris: Chicken. The cows say "Eat more chicken"... I trust the cows.

Heartache

Just left the funeral of a friend.

A beautiful 41 year-old. Mom to 6 and 7-year old boys.

Sudden, tragic, and heartbreaking are the words that come to mind. It makes me wonder: if something happened to me tomorrow, would my sweet, sweet boys know or remember the enormity of my love for them?

I am hugging them a little tighter today, whispering words of love and encouragement to them, and praying that they are listening.