Today is the last day of life as we have known it for the last few years. Tomorrow begins a new adventure, of packing a back pack, waiting for the bus, all on a set schedule. The mornings will be a little more hurried, unless of course we get up at 5:30. . . . . . . .
Jacob, Ethan, and Grace all attended a private school for several years. I began homeschooling them when Jacob was entering 4th, Ethan 3rd, and Grace 2nd. Now it is time for David to begin Kindergarten, and he is attending the small public school, just 5 minutes from home.
Yesterday Rich and I took the children to meet David’s teacher, and to explore his new classroom, and school building. They even all got to get on a schoolbus, for the very first time.
This morning I feel sad, because it is the “last day”. I wonder if we should do something special, like go to a park, or if it would be better to just have an ordinary day at home, the place we love best.
Tomorrow at this time, David will be gone away, experiencing something new. He’s excited. We are happy for him, and yet I send him off trembling, with my heart praying to God continually, to protect him and watch over him. It hurts sometimes, to let our children move on to a new stage. . . . .letting go just a little, but always holding on at the same time, as a mama’s heart always does.
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Oh, I do understand my dear. We mammas have a hard time letting go of our babies! You have prepared David well. He is a secure little guy, and he is going to have a great time. I know it is difficult, though. I remember when I was saying goodbye to both my girls and coming back to Denmark. I thought I was leaving my heart. Even though they were both older, it was so hard to leave them knowing it would be two years before I could hug them again. I guess once you are a mom, you will always be a mom, huh? Blessings and peace to you!
Blessings for David and blessings for you my friend! We’ve home-schooled our children for most of their school years but we have also sent them to private school for part of their training. It’s been a great experience for them. Pros and cons for both ways. I love the way you treat each one of your children on an individual basis. Even tho we try to be fair, each child is so different and needs to be treated that way. You are doing a great job. No let me make it a bit stronger. ~~a fantastic job~~
His classroom looks fun and exciting! He’ll have a blast! 🙂
This brought tears to my eyes to since I just said goodbye to my baby about an hour ago. He’s going to do so well in school. I know he’ll love it. Was he excited to visit his classroom and meet his teacher? His classroom looks like so much fun.
I forgot to add that I love that dish in your profile pic. Is that Fiesta? I don’t think I’ve seen a heart-shaped one before, but then again, I don’t know much about them.
I’m sure David would love spending the day at home with his family. Tomorrow I’m sure will be hard for all of you, I still cry when my girls get on the bus & they are going into 3rd & 1st grade:) Enjoy your day with your family. His classroom looks so nice & clean! Have a wonderful day!
I agree with SpazzyMommy, the room looks bright and fun. It looks like there won’t be time for him to be bored and the brightness will perk the children up, get them ready for learning.
Praying for blessings for your (the whole family) day. And already looking forward to hearing about when he steps OFF the bus, running back into your arms to tell you about his adventures.
I’m getting all teary-eyed just thinking about it myself! I can’t imagine what that feels like to let go in that way. I know God will be faithful and give you the grace you need tomorrow. I hope the morning flies by, and Davy comes home excited.
Oh bless your tender mother’s heart …I know the tears you are trying not to shed as your dear Davey-Do leaves for kindergarten.Thankfully Kindergarten is the best place for his 1st school experience, full of color, fun projects, energy and laughter. I’ll be praying for Daveyand his momma
blessings to you as you enter this new “stage” of life….I feel the winds of change sweeping over my house as well…tomorrow all my babies start school. We are planning on doing some last minute shopping today and picking up new glasses for the boys, etc….maybe they’ll be good and tired and ready to go to bed a little earlier tonight, goodness, we’ll have to change our lazy summer time ways….=)
This post is oddly encourgaing to me… not because I have been there or am sending off a little one for the first time, but because on Monday I am entering a time of change myself and begging a whole new adventure of my own – nursing. It is all very new and scary for me, even though I have been in college for a while. So, it was very encouraging to see the courage and faith that you family has in this season of change, and how it is getting you through it
Oh Shanda! I can only imagine how you are going to feel tomorrow. I pray that the morning flies by, and Davy is home with excited stories before you know it. I pray that you can put on a happy face for your little guy as he leaves in the morning. I know that your other kiddos are going to be such a comfort to you as you have to let him go. Love and prayers to you, my friend!
I still remember going to Kindergarten myself (in a private Christian school like your other kids attended) before my parents began homeschooling us. It was so much fun, and the pictures of David’s classroom bring back some good memories. His teacher looks so nice and approachable. I like the way she set up her classroom, with various work centers, the restful blue on the walls, and the bright colors around. I know David will be in good hands, but that he will leave a void at home and you will miss having him with you! Does his Kindergarten last half or whole days? Hope you have a special “last day” together with your kids before the new schedule begins. Also, I hope the pregnancy continues to go well and you are feeling fine! ❤
He’s going to have a great time. And life will move into it’s new season as it is always bound to do. Hugs to you momma.
It looks like he is ready. :)In His Love,Jaime
God will watch over David as he enters this next phase of his life…that classroom looks very cool…very stimulating for the young minds to learn there! Very colorful!I will pray as David enters his schooling…
Aw Mama. I’ll be praying for you lil man – – and you too!
Oh mom I relate to you so. Daniel just had his first day of Kindergarten yesterday. Oh how exciting. I will pray that it gets easier for you. The room looked great. David looks excited!
@writersblock1117 – Hi Cathi, yes that is fiesta in my new profile picture. I cried when I opened a completely unexpected package that I got in the mail yesterday, from our friend Elissa, and found it tucked inside. I was so surprised~ because, like you, I had not seen it in that heart shape before. I hope that Ainsley had a good first day at school. Love, Shanda
Bless you dear mommy. Praying for you and Davey do. His classroom is so colorful and fun!
The one and only comfort I have when sending my son to school is knowing I can pray for him and commit him to God knowing that my Father God does a better job at caring for him then what even I can do. I pray all goes well for you. His classroom looks very attractive.
What a fun looking classroom and a happy teacher! I hope David has a lot of FUN and he gets the learning environment that he needs and that you’ve been praying for. I can’t wait to find out how his first day goes! What did the rest of teh family think of the school and etc?
He will be OK. Your God and His God will be there. Praying for your year.
What a great looking environment for David to learn in — trusting all goes well tomorrow!
such a bright fuN looking place!! i’m sure davey will love this new adventure… still, my mommy heart hurts for you. i understand how you feel. it’s so hard to let them go ~thinking of you (especially in the morning when that yellow bus pulls up) .. make sure you take a picture of him getting on! such a big day for him AND you! 🙂 love ya~ a.
What a fabulous classroom! I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and the new adventure for all of you. May He hold you in His hand.
Will started kindergarten yesterday, but I didn’t get as many beautiful and colorful pictures as you. . .however I did write my account of dropping him off in his classroom. . .very funny. He got off the bus yesterday afternoon with his big brothers, all excited about his day. . .a new, yet fun and exciting phase for him. I’m sure David will do beautifully, and his teacher looks so kind and caring. . .
Why did this make me cry? Maybe remembering. hugs
Wow it looks like there is so much explore in that classroom!
I know this was a hard decision for you, I am sure he will come home full of stories and the morning routine might help with the homeshcool routine, I am not saying that you “need” help with your routine it is just that when I have to get up early every morning during the school year I get more done in the day.