Today the boys began the new school year. Here is an update on how the day went:
Davis is refusing to go to early-morning seminary, saying that even if I take him, he will just leave, so I told him that if he won’t go, he and I are going to get up early and study the scriptures. I was pleasantly surprised that he didn’t argue with me this morning. We read for twenty minutes, and prayed together. It was a really great start to the day. I know that not every morning will go as smooth as it did this morning, but I’ll take it when I can get it. He started his junior year seeming calm and confident.
Clark was so anxious that he surprised even himself. He spent a sleepless night, but got ready to face the day with a great attitude. He dressed in old, worn jeans and an old t-shirt. When I dropped him off at seminary he said, “Look at all these kids in their new clothes.” He was pleased with himself for not conforming and submitting to the lure of wearing brand new clothes the first day. I’m curious to see what he will wear tomorrow. What a funny kid.
The emotional part, for me, was taking Isaac to his first day of junior high school. He is only in sixth grade, but in this school district, sixth grade is in junior high. I don’t remember feeling this tenderness when Davis and Clark started junior high, but Isaac seems so young and innocent, and so awkward. I drove him today, but he will be riding a school bus this year, for the first time. He’s pretty nervous about that, but he’ll be okay. He’s pretty good about taking things in stride.
All three boys came home happy and chatty. Even Isaac said, “I actually had a pretty fun day.” What a relief. One day down, nine months to go.
Where are all the people reading and commenting on your wonderful writing? How do we get the message out there for readers to find you? You rock my blog world. I love those boys.
ReplyDeleteLOL, I love you, you make me laugh. You only find it interesting because you love me, but I'll still take it. I have been thinking that I should write more "newsy" things and give the url to our brothers.
ReplyDeleteI just got a text message from Lukas, and Caden texted about a month ago and said, "I just wanted to tell all of you how much I love you." Christina and I text frequently. My point is this....you and your family are keeping me sane down here. However, I owe Susannah a birthday wish and she owes me a letter! I guess I better do something about that.