Jack's Final Preschool Open House & Program!

Why is it so very hard when your child grows up and begins to become everything you hope for him, that you feel such a tug of sadness??? Our oldest son is about to "graduate" from Preschool at the end of this month and move on to Kindergarten in August. He is a wonderful little boy, has grown so much and is absolutely ready for this next chapter in his young little life.

But - as we attended the last Open House and Program for him at his Preschool, there was more than a touch of sadness and wanting to hold on to these precious young years. It is such a special time with children - those toddler and preschool years, and since I had my first preschooler some 10 years earlier, I have learned to really appreciate and enjoy every minute of the time I have had with Jack. I am already going to miss these carefree days as his life changes by going to "big school" in the Fall. Here are some moments from his special night at school:

Jack with Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Luther - his WONDERFUL teachers!!!

The kids marched into the chapel "clapping" plastic plates - quite an entrance!

Baby Ryan just conked out in the car and slept on Steve's shoulder for much of the program!

Ryan was not too happy when he woke up from his "nap"!

Aunt Kristi, Uncle Chris and Cousin William came to enjoy Jack's night!

Mommy enjoyed every moment with Jack on this occasion!!!

Oh . . . how I LOVE this little boy!!!

I thank God daily for our wonderful Preschool, for Jack having just the PERFECT teachers for him each year, for people who really appreciate this child and have contributed so much to helping him become who he is! I am mostly grateful to God for lending me this precious boy to raise and fall in love with - - - over and over again!!!

. . . just another day in the life . . .