For months we would occasionally discuss "August" as the time for Chase to begin school. Chase refers to August as "Log" (guess that's how he hears it!). In the past months he would say things such as, "ya, but I don't go to school 'till Log" The whole process of choosing a backpack, a lunchbox...all that fun stuff helped prepare him and he was excited. Until the morning of August 18. He boldly stated "but I am not going to school until Log." Benjy gently stated back to him, "well, son...today is Log" He went back and forth all morning between denying that he was about to participate in anything to do with school, and then calming down and smiling about stuff. Check out this pic below of sincere worry. Poor kid!
After finally getting into the car, and passing out "smiley face" stickers to everyone because it is a happy day (right?!?) we began to sing a little song we would always sing to Reece last year ont he drive to school. This year, Chase got his own verse...."Chase is going to school today, Chase is going to school today, Chase is going to school today...what a happy day!" (you gotta hear the tune with it - it is pretty fun!) When the van full of Mom, Dad, Mimi, and the boys finished singing Chase's verse, Chase declared, "well that's not right because I am NOT going to school today!!!" Poor boy. Even giving him the page of stickers to share with all of his new friends didn't convince him. Reecer hopped out and was ready to go (look how TALL he looks - I think he grew before our very eyes this summer) We had a bit of a process to remove Chaser from the van. Poor parents (who could know how stuff like this can make you feel sick to your stomach!) And a bit of a scene to hand him off to the teacher....
But this is how he came out of the school at the end of the day - a HUGE smile on his face. He had a great day and has loved it ever since. He has a great teacher and we are thankful for that!
So I say, so what if I captured the "first day of school" picture for Chase (above) at the end of it all! I love how easy it is to please my boys. They were thrilled to the moon to receive a cheap ball (with a smiley face of course - I literally took too much time choosing the perfect ball to fit with the theme of the day) on their car seats when they hopped in the van to come home. Both Reece and Chase are such good boys and even after a few weeks into this school routine, I am really missing having them around. Where has the time gone that I have 2 kids in school. We are proud of both of you - keep loving to learn and having so much fun!!!! We love you!
Father, I thank You for my boys. I ask that You would fill their days with fun, friends and happiness. Please protect them as they are away from us for so many hours a week, in the care of other people. Give their teachers kindness and goodness as they instruct and model important life lessons to Reece and Chase and as they foster a love for learning in them. Help my boys to shine their lights in their own little worlds among friends. Be with them as they learn about friendships, disappointments, sharing and discovering. Protect their innocence. Help them to be kind, respectful, and good listeners. Keep them safe! Amen
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