First Day Of Kindergarten

Today marks the first day of kindergarten for my son Caedmon. I have to admit it was tough walking him to the bus stop. He was so brave and very excited. It made me so proud. The funny thing is that my wife and I cried all the way home. We were not sad because he was going to to school but because we wanted to be a part of that experience with him. How weird would that be if we sat in the back of the class? We can't do that but the thought did cross my mind. The whole experience this morning made me think about my first day of school. I am the the first-born in my family of four children. There are many things that first-born gets to do all by themselves...going to school first is one of them. I remember the fun of riding the bus and meeting new friends. It was a very good time for me. But I never thought how hard it must have been for my mom. I was her first baby. She must have wondered how I grew up so fast. I love my son with amazing passion. I would die for him. So how do I help him take his first steps in the world of Kindergarten? Well, I will pray for him and show him that it's good to be brave. I will be his cheerleader and lead him to make great choices. God blessed us with him and it's our job to raise him to love God and to love others. So here we go Caedmon...we can do it. I am so proud of him!!!!! A sad but happy dad, Lee