Today I went to go pick up Trevor from school and as he got in the car he handed me a calendar with end of the year events listed. At the bottom of the June calendar (his last day is the 14th of June) his teacher wrote, "Happy summer vacation! Good luck in first grade!" Out of nowhere, I got a huge lump in my throat and tears came to my eyes as a realization hit me: my baby is almost done with kindergarten! I just want to know how in the world that happened! I'll admit, having taught kindergarten, that I have a soft place in my heart for the world of 5 year old kids. I've been on that journey and know most of the stages they go through that first year of school. It's been great to watch Trevor as he is learning to read and write and gain the confidence that comes with that. He is very ready for first grade...I'm just not sure his mom is!
With every milestone my kids hit, I'm reminded over and over that they are, and will continue to grow up. Mother's day reminded me how blessed I am to have three beautiful, unique, amazing children that are the sunshine of my life. Some days I wish I could just freeze time and have my kids this age always--maybe because I'm a little worried about what's coming: Teenagers! (I'm sure it will happen sooner than I think!)
1 week ago
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It's killing ME that he's that big.
WHERE does time go?
I know what you mean!! This age is so amazing. And they are so full of love, wonder and just eat up everything around them. I hate the fact that you said, "they will always be growing". It's emotionally hard to deal with sometimes. But then I think...wait...Emmett won't be in diapers anymore, and that makes me HAPPY!!!
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