Today was the First Day that I wrote "I Love You" notes to my 3 kids and secretly put them in lunchboxes and backpacks to be found later in the day.
Today was the First Day that Emma joyfully skipped down the hall on her way to kindergarten, pulling me along, singing "I am so excited! I am so excited!"
Today was the First Day that I watched her find her nametag, hang up her backpack and find her seat. I watched as she sat down for the first time and realized what an amazing journey she had just begun.
Today was the First Day that Grace didn't want me to walk her to class, but she looked back, smiled and waved quietly as she turned down her hallway.
Today was the First Day that I watched Pike slowly get swallowed by (what seemed like) much bigger kids as he walked into middle school, and an unknown world, for the first time.
Today was the First Day that I tried really hard not to cry as I walked out of the school, then saw some sweet friends who asked me how I was doing, and I let the tears softly fall as I got some much-needed hugs.
Today was the First Day that I drove to the grocery store and shopped alone - not because I got to, but because I had to.
Wasn't it just yesterday that I couldn't wait until Emma could sit up by herself, so I wouldn't have to lug that heavy baby carrier into the store while trying to hold the hands of her 5-year-old brother and 3-year-old sister?
Wasn't it just yesterday that I wished I could run errands by myself without having to buckle and unbuckle five-point harnesses at every stop?
Wasn't it just yesterday that I wanted a quick errand to really be quick and not include instructions on how to behave?
Wasn't it just yesterday that I longed for a quiet house so I could get everything done in peace?
Today was the First Day that I prayed for God to take care of them while they are away from me...to protect their precious hearts...to give them courage to make wise choices...and to come home full of joy and ready to be with a mom who has a plate of fresh-baked brownies!
16 years ago
2 comments:
Such a sweet post Tracy. I know that it was a hard day for many mommas. Gracelyn was excited but scared at the same time. I remember those days. i still have many. I wish so badly time could stand still.
Beautiful post - Isn't it funny - human nature - we have our kids to love and enjoy and then we can't wait until bedtime, etc. until they're not around, and then we realize how wonderful the chaos is!!
Thinking of you - just rest in the knowledge of what you've/you're giving them as a great mom! They'll be great!
Love to you all
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