Sad, nostalgic, excited, unsure, thankful, OLD!
How have we gone from this:
to THIS????
Though we have much thinking and praying to do about Jacob's further education (as my post-in-the-works will share), I know that this is where he should be right now:
Kindergarten at ECDC Notre Dame with many of the friends he's known for years, especially Clara.
And as we pack up the whole family tomorrow, walk him in, snap a dozen photos and walk away I'll soak it all up. Every dimple in his handsome face, his thick unruly hair, long eyelashes, thirsty mind, big heart and incredible energy. I will savor the moment of his first official foray into the world of "school," whatever that means for him.
But I won't forget...he'll always be my baby.
This is a beautiful story - I have tears in my eyes! With parents like you and Kevin, your son will undoubtably be a kindergarten success story and probably another ND PhD candidate.
ReplyDeleteYou are so kind! We feel so thankful to have such an incredible boy. We also feel a great responsibility to nurture that thirst for learning!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. Thanks for this. He's such a smart kid; I'm sure he'll enjoy this year even though he's quite advanced intellectually.
ReplyDeleteLucy isn't even two yet and this made me a little misty!
ReplyDeleteJacob is a stud. I SERIOUSLY hope he and Lucy wed and reproduce because they will indeed have beautiful children. I'm sure you already have a bunch of stories from his first week. Can't wait to hear about it!
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