Well the big day came and went. Henry started Kindergarten today. He is going to Chico Christian School and I'm pretty sure his teacher, Mrs. D, will be amazing. He is more than ready for this transition. He was bright eyed, bushy tailed and ready to get going this morning but I made him cuddle with me on the couch for a few minutes before the rush of the morning took over.
He enjoyed posing for his first day of Kindergarten pictures.
I can't say the same for Adam and Claire.
We enjoyed our ride to school.
Henry LOVED being able to play on the big kid playground.
I nearly lost it seeing his itty-bitty body and big ol' backpack walk down the hall to his classroom.
And of course there was a place waiting for him when he got inside.
And since Henry is in school Adam officially started "Momma School" today. We kicked it off by going to the library and getting Adam his own library card. We enjoyed a snack at the library. I do believe I held Adam and Claire a bit tighter than usual today.
And at 11:45 sharp we were finally reunited. And it felt so good!
Oh. And Tyson had fun today too.
I will always remember this day. I will remember it for a few reasons. Of course I will remember Henry starting school. And I will remember driving to pick him up and wanting to kill Tyson because I smelled like wet dog and was covered in mud. And I will remember today because Claire had an epic blowout during her afternoon nap and decided to smear poop all over her crib and hair and hands and feet and face and mouth. But what I will remember most about today is the moment when I clearly heard God speaking to me.
If I'm being honest there have been many little things about Henry's room placement that have been causing me to feel heavy hearted. He got the kindergarten classroom that is furthest from the parking lot which means I will have to unload (just to load again) the kids and trek to the far end of the campus when I pick Henry up everyday. He didn't get placed with any of his preschool buddies which means I will rarely see the mom friends I was getting to know last year. He got placed in the class with peanut and almond allergy kids which means I will have to think really hard about what to feed my son who only eats PB&J. I've been wallowing in all these (petty) thoughts for awhile. And it's been ugly. And today I clearly heard God tell me, "Stop. This is not about you. It's about Henry. And I have him in the palm of my hand and have placed him with the perfect teacher to help him know and love me more."
So at the end of a very hard day, I am thankful that God knows the plans he has for my child. I am thankful that He plans to grow and prosper Henry. I am thankful that 6 years ago God, the creator of the world, carefully knit Henry together in my womb. I am thankful that this very day He knows even the number of hairs on his precious little head. And I am thankful that God will never leave Henry and in fact goodness and mercy will follow Henry all the days of his life. And that is all I need to know. Yesterday. Today. And forever.
there was a girl in Sam's class named Eden. She was/is a perfect friend for Sam......this year in first grade she is in Sam's class again, but many of the other student aren't ( I noticed a disproportionate number in teh other classes) Anyways, Eden's mom was tlaking to me and I could tell she was bummed a lot of the other girls that Eden was friends with weren't int he same class.....I am alomst 100% sure Eden is in this class because she is perfect for Sam.......I couldn't help but think maybe Henry will be someone else's "eden" this year:) maybe not, maybeits something completely different ( and I TOTALLY FEEL you on the food thing!) EIther way you have a great attitude! You are a great Mama! and I bet Henry will have a GREAT year!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea that Henry is someones Eden. Thank you Sheri.
Deleteoh, and if he doesn't ( because I keep telling myself this) God will giv eyou the wsidom and grace to help him through it....plus he'll never leave HEnry regardless of how great or ot great his year is.....
ReplyDeleteoh and you looked YOUNG in that first picture:)
Beautifully said.
ReplyDeleteSigned, your long lost, never-met-in-person, but appreciate all that you write and say and do, Facebook friend, Dorothea.
Wouldn't it be fantastic if the stars would align so that the Henry's and the Barron's both landed on the Heyboer's doorstep on the same weekend! :)
DeleteThanks for passing on the reminder, Lynette- I need reminders often. I wallow in ugly petty thoughts. Totally unnecessary.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I meant to say- that picture of Tyson is so good. Looks like he's been sent to the principal for cutting off somebody's braids. Like he would cut and run if he thought he had a chance.
ReplyDeleteNow that you mention it ... that is EXACTLY the look he had. :)
DeleteLove you Lynette - and the kiddos too!!
ReplyDeleteYOu too! We're going to be in wisconsin next month. Any chance you guys are up for a roadtrip? :)
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