Well, it's the first day of Kindergarten in the Davis family. Sterling was still awake at 9:30 last night trying to convince us that his bed wasn't comfortable or that his pillow wasn't cold enough. And then was up at 5:30 this morning for some reason i don't even know. Dad got that call.
It's 7:03am, and Dad is taking Sterling to school. That will be our morning routine so we thought it best to start off on the right foot. Golden Grahams for breakfast, quick hugs for the girls and lots of pictures before he headed out. His mood was pretty good. He was more excited and confident than nervous and grumpy. I'm glad.
And how does this mom feel on the first day of kindergarten? Grateful. I have felt so excited all week and wondered if I would lose it and be a puddle this morning. But no tears - at least not yet. The hardest part of my day is waiting for him to get home! 3pm? Are you kidding me? such a long day!
Now I understand that for most people the 1st day of school is the biggest thing that will happen to your 5 yr old this month. Not true for us. All of our minds are never far from surgery looming in 12 days. That is where the bulk of my emotions are. I know that and don't pretend to be more emotionally stable than anyone else. :) But this is a day that even as late as a month ago were not sure would happen. With 4 possible surgeries in our next year, we're not even sure how much of kindergarten Sterling will attend. But he's there today, and I hope he LOVES it! I need him to love it. I need him to have a normal 5 year old experience.
Ok, now I'm getting teary. Off to fix breakfast for the girls and get Murray ready for her 9 month old checkup. Staying busy until 3pm...
2 comments:
Thinking of you and loving you today. I cannot begin to put myself in your shoes... or know what you and Roger are going through. I can only imagine and that alone makes the tears flow and I wish I could do something - anything - to ease your fears.
But I can only pray. And my promise to you is that I will pray, and pray, and pray for your sweet Sterling. God has a greater purpose for his sweet life than we mortals can understand. I hope he has the BEST first few weeks of school.
Becca, Praying for you and Sterling this week, Only God the comforter can give such peace. I pray continued peace and confidence in Jesus, who loves Sterling so much. May you feel Jesus's hand on you this week, no fear only peace!!! Loving all of you in MS. Alfie is praying also!!
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