He started school this morning,
And he seemed so very small.
As I walked there beside him
In the Kindergarten hall.
And as he took his place beside
the others in the class,
I realized how all too soon
Those first few years can pass.
Remembering, I saw him as
He first learned how to walk.
The words that we alone made out
When he began to talk.
This little boy so much absorbed
In learning how to write.
It seems as though he must have grown
To boyhood overnight.
My eyes were blurred but hastily
I brushed the tears away
Lest by some word or sign of mine
I mar his first big day.
Oh how I longed to stay with him
And keep him by the hand
To lead him through the places
That he couldn’t understand.
And something closely kin to fear
Was mingled with my pride.
I knew he would no longer be
A baby by my side.
But he must have his chance to live,
To work his problems out,
The privilege to grow and learn
What life is all about.
And I must share my little boy
With friends and work and play;
He’s not a baby anymore –
He's in Kindergarten today.
Waiting for his name-tag from Mrs. Park
Mrs. Park was adorable to tell all the kids before they leave to give their mom and dads a hug because THEY may have a hard time today. She asked the kids if they thought their moms and dads would be okay. It was cute and made the kids all at ease.
Giving Hugs
& blowing kisses...
I did drive away with tears. I didn't think I was going to be THAT mom, but I was so PROUD, proud of who my little boy is becoming. The tears just came without hesitation.
Trey was given a Father's Blessing the night before from Brent. He blessed that Trey wouldn't be nervous and that he would enjoy learning and make friends.
When I picked Trey up from school after his first day, his first words were, "Mom, the blessing really worked!"
-September 2, 2010
