Dear Bodie,
Twenty years from now, you probably won’t even remember today. However, I truly doubt I will ever be able to forget it. Today was one of those “milestone moments” that will forever be etched in my memory, right up there with all of your other “firsts”. That’s right, today we embarked upon a new adventure. To be honest, it’s still hard to believe that you are actually starting pre-school, you just don’t seem old enough! It seems like only yesterday that you were just a tiny little baby, totally & completely dependent on me for everything & anything. But, here we are, just 3 short years later, & I’m kissing you on the cheek, patting your head & watching you walk into your new classroom all on your own. I guess it’s time for me to accept that you are now a big boy, or as you like to say “the man”.
It’s funny… I feel like I’ve been preparing for this day forever. We’ve gone back to school shopping, and McCall started school two weeks ago, but you were supposed to be my little man forever. You woke up this morning & didn’t even realize that anything was different or “special” about today. But when I said "let's get ready for school", everything changed. You went into lighting mode and you couldn't wait to get out of the door. When Daddy and I dropped you off at school today, you scurried off, without as much as a look back, almost like you had been doing it for years.
Obviously, I don’t really need to worry anymore about how you are handling all this. You seem to be doing fine. Hopefully I’ll adjust just as easily, & as quickly. So, I guess I’ll let you go back again on Thursday, if you really want to. Oh, & by the way, just in case you wondering…. the required hug & kiss are definitely not optional – even if your friends are looking.
xoxo, mom
It just seems like yesterday I met that long, skinny little 4 day-old baby at Jaker's. I can't believe he's already in pre-school. I'm so grateful to be a part of your family and be able to watch your beautiful children grow into amazing little people.
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