The boys trotted up the stairs with their too long legs in their too short pajama pants. We prayed together. For the first day of school, for kindness and gentleness and to be loving, and to make the right decisions. Father God, help us to sit right like Miss Brenda tells us on the bus. We were thankful for new beginnings. I even put new sheets on the beds.
We all are ready for a new beginning.
I'll surprise them with their favorite breakfast and treats in their lunchboxes. In a week the novelty will wear off and we'll just make do with what we have on hand that morning.
But this day.
This day is a new beginning. This day deserves the fanfare and a photo and a little extra squeeze in my hug, Off you go.
Off you go now.
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Okay, now I'm crying and my boys don't even start until next Monday. I also work at the school and will get to see my youngest everyday at lunch. I hadn't let it hit me until I saw the gorgeous photo and read your sweet perspective.
ReplyDeleteHang in there, Mom. We're all in the same boat to pass hugs around.
Great now I'm tearing up (again), that was beautiful. I am not ready for back to school, not ready for them to grow up so fast, but so proud of the wings they are developing. The picture was also very sweet your boys standing together.
ReplyDeleteThere is this inside saying that a friend and I have when the other feels washed by blessing because of the other.
ReplyDeleteIt's a secret thing, but I'm thinking it about you right now.
Such a sweet post!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Hope their school year is off to a great start!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Hope they enjoy their first day :)
ReplyDeletebrilliant capture and lovely words.
ReplyDeleteI cannot fathom how you did it. Mine is only two, and already growing so much faster than I'm ready for. I hope you have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteBOO HOO! This mimi is teary eyed. When did they get this big?
ReplyDeleteOh this made me cry (glad to see i am not alone in that)!
ReplyDeletePhabian is in Pre-k and MJ will start Head Start in a few weeks and then I will spend my mornings alone til little Sione joins us in November.
It just makes my heart ache to see them in a few years venture off on a bus for a full day of school.
I hope they have a great first day!
what a sweet post and photo, steph! they look like best friends setting off on a great adventure :)
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Wow. Best wishes to you and the boys on this new beginning!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, great natural lighting, love the colors. Yeah, I know this is an emotional and beautiful wordy post, but the picture stole my heart as much as the words.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet!! I sent both of mine off today together. My 5 year old for his first full day of Kindy, so today is the first day they are both there all day together. It's very bitter sweet. Soon I will relinquish him to the bus but not just yet.
ReplyDeletei hope for a wonderful day for them. and a wonderful day for you enjoying the new normal of you, gray and ivy for the school days!
ReplyDeletei really need to get out of my denial that i will be doing this in a couple weeks. i just can't believe it.
Love the picture, love the thoughts! You are an awesome Mama.
ReplyDeleteNew beginnings make everything feel fresh.
ReplyDeleteSweet picture.
I have a few more years to go before we do the whole school thing, but my goodness that picture makes me all emotional!
ReplyDeleteNext year I'm sending my oldest off to kindergarten. I am already feeling very wistful. It feels so ... BIG.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to your boys, and to you, on the new beginning.
Wow, your boys look so big! I am stating to "get it." Kids in school is pretty cool, especially for moms. I had no idea.
ReplyDeleteThey look so big! When I start school in January, can you come give me an extra squeeze before I leave?
ReplyDeleteHope they had a great day.
ReplyDeleteI sent mine off on Monday. It's so very bittersweet.
Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh.
ReplyDeleteI still have three years before Evie is in school, but this tugs at my heart!
I hope they had a wonderful first day!! This time of year is officially not my favorite now that my little ones are school age... Boo hoo! :(
ReplyDeleteMy boys are one and two and already they're getting so big. I know school is right around the corner and I'll have a similar photo of them then. Happy first day boys!
ReplyDeleteOff they go!
ReplyDeleteThat sand art was so beautiful. I had heard of it but not seen it as of yet - it hit the spot. Sniff!
oh - sniff, sniff....so well written. I have tears now. I hope your boys had a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteOh my. I've been a mess this week reading about everyone sending their babies off to school. I love your shot, Steph. It's so beautiful and perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love a fresh new school year! Always have...I think that's why I became a teacher.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness there back packs are as big as there are.
ReplyDeleteThey look so big! ::sob::
ReplyDeleteI love this picture ~ the last shot before the children leave for school. Perfect way to document the "backpacks", as well.
ReplyDeleteThey look so big with their GIANT backpacks! :)
ReplyDeleteSo, do you have two in school and two at home this year?
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