How is it possible that I just put you on a school bus and you drove off down the street on your own? Is it a testiment to the hard work your parents have done in raising you sofar that you didn't even hardly look back? Where did that confidence come from my sweet boy?
What if I said I don't want to let you do this? Maybe it's that I DO want this for you, but NOT for me. It's too hard to let you grow up, even though I've known since the day you were born that you are ready to take on the world and all your surroundings. You have a sense of confidence and awareness that I've always wondered about...and now I realize it's who you are and you were born with it...what a gift my son.
This is by far the largest change/step for both of us- you entering 1st grade. All the baby steps counted, but now it's all about independance and kindness and growth. I pray that you remember that confidence when pressure pulls you towards unacceptable choices. I pray that you treat others kindly and remember to be a gentleman like your mother wants you to grown up to be one day. I pray that you learn to trust yourself and make good choices even when you know they may not be the ones others choose. I have so much faith in you Brandon, I am so proud!
When you drove off on that bus today I got that little tight feeling in the center of my throat, my heart raced if only for a second, and my mind went straight back to the moment when I held you in my arms for the first time. It was always in the plan for you to be independant and learn things on your own terms...God has great things planned for you sweet boy, and today is just the beginning. Mamma loves you Brandon-Pat ;-)
What if I said I don't want to let you do this? Maybe it's that I DO want this for you, but NOT for me. It's too hard to let you grow up, even though I've known since the day you were born that you are ready to take on the world and all your surroundings. You have a sense of confidence and awareness that I've always wondered about...and now I realize it's who you are and you were born with it...what a gift my son.
This is by far the largest change/step for both of us- you entering 1st grade. All the baby steps counted, but now it's all about independance and kindness and growth. I pray that you remember that confidence when pressure pulls you towards unacceptable choices. I pray that you treat others kindly and remember to be a gentleman like your mother wants you to grown up to be one day. I pray that you learn to trust yourself and make good choices even when you know they may not be the ones others choose. I have so much faith in you Brandon, I am so proud!
When you drove off on that bus today I got that little tight feeling in the center of my throat, my heart raced if only for a second, and my mind went straight back to the moment when I held you in my arms for the first time. It was always in the plan for you to be independant and learn things on your own terms...God has great things planned for you sweet boy, and today is just the beginning. Mamma loves you Brandon-Pat ;-)
6 comments:
i'm tearing up over here...to think Wes will be doing this faster than i can imagine.
you're a good mom Angela...wish you lived closer so I could witness it in person.
so sweet! i got chills, I don't want to do that next year (for kindergarten), he looks so grown up!
I am bawling..Simon starts preschool this week it is so hard to let them grow up. I love your reflections here Angela, you are an incredible Mom and I am proud of YOU for raising such a wonderful, independent little guy!
..let me know what having the day without one of your guys in tow, I can not imagine :)
Tears right now my friend! He is going to do great and that will be a reflection of your fantastic parenting!
As I was reading this and looking at the pictures...Brindley came in and said, "My Brandon!" Adorable!!
Yes, you made me cry too. . . that's what we do, we cry with one another! Ang I love reading your writing. Thanks for sharing with all of us. I hope you have this copied for him one day when he's older. Good job Mama! He's one lucky lil' guy!
SO SWEET!
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