School starts in FOUR days! I can hardly believe that my baby is going to be in school. Last night we went to the parent/child school orientation and learned all about the exciting year ahead. We learned that they will have homework *every* night and that they will be writing/reading almost right away. They will do *lots* of imaginative play and lots of reading and computer work. It is hard to fathom. I think back to when I was in kindergarten and I recall the big deal was learning how to tie our shoelaces... Times, they are a changing!
Liam is very excited about school. I hope and pray that his enthusiasm and hunger for learning will continue all through his school life and beyond. Ken has asked me recently if I am going to "be ok" when Liam heads out the door on Monday and I honestly don't know. I know I'll cry (hey that's my first baby!). I just feel sadness that once he steps in those doors he is going to be exposed to ALL sorts of things both good and not so good. I know I can't protect him forever, hard as I might try. I just want school to be a positive experience for him. I want everyone to love him as much as I love him-to see his sweet, nurturing side and appreciate his huge, sensitive heart.
I know that not every day is going to be good and that kids will be kids (mine included)--I just hope the good far outweighs the not-so-good days and that he never loses his individuality and his gigantic love of just about everything.
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