Stepping out Alone

This is the first year that all my children have ventured out into this world alone away from home. All four of my children are now in school this year. The girls are more than willing to jump out of the car before it comes to a complete stop to head into preschool, hugs and kisses are sweet and quick. They practically push me out the door after I sign them in;when did these sweet angels get so big in front of my eyes? I have waited for this day for so many years so why is it now so hard to let them go? All that sadness I may feel for having to let them go and become their own person is pushed back when I see all the friends they are making and the joys they have during craft time. The excitement they have when I pick them up from their day is amazing when they are ripping open their backpacks to show me all the little details of their fun filled day. It is my future wish that they become caring, loving and classy young ladies who make a difference to life and people in this world.

My five year old son on the other hand is dragging his feet daily down the halls as I continually encourage him of what a fun day he is about to have here in Kindergarten. Clinging to my leg he begins his daily routine by begging me not to make him go, telling me how scared he is and that he just loves me. When asking him why he is so scared he proceeds to inform me that "They make him work at his place, and Mom, I hate work." (I'm in for a long road ahead if he is already complaining  about the work he has to do in Kindergarten) I'm sure looking back any of us would love to spend our day coloring, using scissors to cut things out,race back in forth in gym on scooters and spin around and around on the merry go round till we thought we wanted to puke but for a little five year old it's tiring. As a mother this part of my day pains me, having to rip my son off my leg as he is begging me not to make him go and handing him over to the teacher as she says everything will be fine. I'm not usually the type of mother who coddles and cries over her little ones but for that quick second in my day it takes everything I have not to fall apart watching him be so scared and alone on his new journey. I am hoping these days will begin to get easier on him and he will grow more confidence in himself away from me. Until that day comes I am trying to remain strong for him and encourage his independence.

Trust and There After

Trust: Assured reliance on the character,ability,strength or truth of someone or something.

Get away to Lake Michigan

So this past weekend I decided to pile up the kids and take a drive up north in Indiana to the Indiana Dunes. The Dunes are located on the south shores of Lake Michigan. The children have never seen the beach/sand or waves rolling in over their feet, so this was going to be a special thrill for me to surprise them. I decided on the trip up to purchase a professional camera to capture this trip and other future excursions we embark on together.  

We had a wonderful time together. They are already asking to go back. I think the water fits us nicely. Sch-Moe Later~