Today was a big day for { big boy little } yet he doesn't really know the gravity of it. From his little boy eyes, all he sees is the congratulations ribbon daddy brought home for him to commemorate the moment. He proudly hung it on the front door, and ran to the kitchen with the tiny pack of growing dinosaurs that daddy brought for him as well, just because.
On his way to work, J called to let me know registration was complete; our big boy is going to Kindergarten in August. The closer we get the more real it is. I would be lying if I said I didn't tear up a bit at the thought of this milestone. My story isn't new. Generations of mama's have walked their babies to the bus stop with tears in their eyes, smiles on their faces and sobs after their babies are out of sight. Nope, my story isn't new to the world, but it certainly is new to me. I know how this experience is going to change him forever. He will grow, learn, explore and discover, but along with that will be tough times, (sometimes gut wrenching) struggles and experiences. I won't be there every waking moment to protect him, but I am putting my trust and my heart into the teachers who will be there to guide him and protect him. I need them to love him for who he is and see all the beauty in his little boy heart. That's it. The rest will fall into place. So for now, I'll take a deep breath, grow some dinosaurs and enjoy every moment (well most of them) with my big boy.
On his way to work, J called to let me know registration was complete; our big boy is going to Kindergarten in August. The closer we get the more real it is. I would be lying if I said I didn't tear up a bit at the thought of this milestone. My story isn't new. Generations of mama's have walked their babies to the bus stop with tears in their eyes, smiles on their faces and sobs after their babies are out of sight. Nope, my story isn't new to the world, but it certainly is new to me. I know how this experience is going to change him forever. He will grow, learn, explore and discover, but along with that will be tough times, (sometimes gut wrenching) struggles and experiences. I won't be there every waking moment to protect him, but I am putting my trust and my heart into the teachers who will be there to guide him and protect him. I need them to love him for who he is and see all the beauty in his little boy heart. That's it. The rest will fall into place. So for now, I'll take a deep breath, grow some dinosaurs and enjoy every moment (well most of them) with my big boy.
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