Today is David Franklin's first day of Pre-K and he was super excited this morning. He has a new classroom and Mrs. Bogle is his teacher. She is phenomenal and teaches them SO much while also being firm and loving and nurturing. The perfect balance of all in a preschool teacher. She has high hopes for them, as she told me she wants them reading sentences by the end of the year.
She said they will be writing, spelling, reading and even doing math! There will also be light homework. This will be a huge year for him cognitively and socially. They have weekly jobs (chores) they are in charge of as well.
As I took this picture today, I looked and really studied my boy. How tall and lean he's getting, how dark his hair is turning, and as I looked at this photo after I took it. I was totally overtaken with how handsome he is. I know every momma thinks so, but those eyes, and smile, etc. Even as handsome as he looks, the most beautiful thing about him is his sweet, tender, loving heart. His innocence, imagination, and love of and for other people is something I hope he holds on to for a very long time.
I covered him with prayer as he eagerly walked out the door and as much as I prayed for protection, the school and teachers, etc. I was mostly offering my thanksgiving for this child I get to claim as my own. My first born son that forever changed my heart, a million times for the better. I love you, David Franklin Bass. Always and forever.
Oh man, next year when he actually starts Kindergarten I'm gonna be TOAST.
