Sam's first day of Kindergarten!!! We were all a little nervous :)

Sam's been waiting for years to "walk to the school bus with Stephen." He finally got to do it! After Sam got on the bus, I had to go cry a bit on my neighbor's shoulder. I can't believe he is 5. He's almost 6 and I still can't believe he's five!!! I felt like part of my heart was walking away, beyond my reach, too far away for my comforting hand to strecth. Who will take care of him? Who will help him when he's sad, walk him through the emotions when he's frustrated, hold his hand when he can't get it just right, listen when he's excited, cheer when he's triumphant, clap when he takes a bow? I suppose it's time to trust the angels and believe in God's loving, watchful care. It's such a great thing for him, for our family, it's the right time, etc. etc. but it's the end and the beginning of an era. And I will miss him.

This is a picture of Sam after he got off the bus on his first day of school! All went well :) He had a great day. He loves his teachers Ms. Anderton and Ms. Bernard pictured below, he loves his neighborhood friend James in his class, and he loves his class pet bunny Dudley.