that I send my boy off to school.   If you asked me how I would be feeling the night before a few months ago I would have told you I would cry my eyes out (total exageration, but close to reality).  Instead I’m really excited.   We met his teacher the other day, she’s going to be wonderful for him.   Mrs R. is about my mom’s age.   When he met her he gave her a big hug and then gave her a big hug when he left.    We know a few of the kids from Ben’s soccer team last year. 

Tonight we are going to pack his lunch, get his backpack all ready, lay out his clothes.   Walter is taking the morning off and we will all walk him to school in the morning.  

Instead of being sad of leaving Ben’s preschool years behind I’m excited to have a child in the school years.   With it comes different challenges, but also many benefits.  

Heavenly Father,  Protect my son tomorrow.   Protect his heart from things that might hurt the tenderness that he has.   Help him to listen at school, help him to make right choices, help him make the right friends, yet also help him reach out to a child who might need a friend.  Help Walter and I to teach him how to be a light in this world.  Help us to know how to deal with issues as they come up.  Help us to know what boundries are healthy ones to have with him and with others.   Help Becca to expand her horizons of not having her brother be her main playmate.   Help her to gain the independence that she needs.   Thank you Father for loving these blessings you’ve given me more than I ever could.