This year, we celebrated by having a special “surprise! it’s your first day of school!” breakfast.
(totally stole this idea. thanks again Denise!!!)
We put up streamers, balloons and set the table with a party tablecloth.
So fun.
I made his favorite- waffles with whipped cream and strawberries. Mmmmm.
The kids were all thrilled when they came downstairs in the morning. They don’t normally get sugar for breakfast. I’m mean that way.
As the kids were eating, my three year old looked around confused and asked where all the birthday presents were?!
🙂
After breakfast we loaded in the van and drove to school. We dropped him off and watched as he happily joined his friends. And there were no tears. (quite the achievement for me, as lately these hormones have made me bawl like a crazy woman over the most random things. I thought for sure I’d lose it 🙂
I am just so excited for him…
to start a new year of learning.
to see his friendships flourish.
to watch how God will use him.
to witness his faith grow.
Sweet son, may your relationship with God grow more than you could imagine in this next year. May you embrace all that He has for you. I love you and am so proud of the boy you are!
After school, while driving home, my heart almost burst as I heard this from the backseat:
Little sister: I don’t want you to go to school anymore.
Big brother: I have to. I have to learn stuff.
Little sister: I don’t want you to learn anymore. You know enough.
🙂
I love Jesus, my guy Chris + our four. We seek joy. Homeschool. Adventure together. Mess up and start again.
so sweet.
and i'm with little sister!!
SOOOO sweet…. You are one awesome and sweet Mama with one special little boy!!!
BIG HUGS!!
It's pretty sad that I'm tearing up at YOUR story, just anticipating bringing my kindergarten to the bus next week. Sniff sniff!!
Love the surprise idea…might have to do something like!
I love the comment from sister … how cute is that?
Wishing him a fabulous school year ahead.
And I too, love the surprise – so fun, Sara!
so handsome!
and little sister…. your breaking my heart :o) so sweet.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH CAN YOU HEAR ME SCREAMING FROM ARIZONA?????????????
Sara, what amazing news! I am smiling ear to ear and your announcement is the cutest I. have. ever. seen!!!! Congratulations to you and your entire gorgeous family. I am here to tell you that four is SOOO FUN! Don't listen to any horror stories that tell you otherwise 😉 ha!
What a blessed baby to join your family-to come into a home serving the Lord and anticipating his/her arrival so much. You are truly inspiring! And I kept help but wish we were neighbors so I can get newborn photos of you two, haha! Something tells me you'll be getting them somewhere though 😉
so so so excited!
p.s.
the conversation you overheard in the car just made me tear up. honestly. awww i loved that.
He's the cutest 2nd grader ever.
You have a fun blog, Simply Sara. Don't know why I wondered over here at midnight, but I thoroughly enjoyed my stay 😉
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH CAN YOU HEAR ME SCREAMING FROM ARIZONA?????????????
Sara, what amazing news! I am smiling ear to ear and your announcement is the cutest I. have. ever. seen!!!! Congratulations to you and your entire gorgeous family. I am here to tell you that four is SOOO FUN! Don't listen to any horror stories that tell you otherwise 😉 ha!
What a blessed baby to join your family-to come into a home serving the Lord and anticipating his/her arrival so much. You are truly inspiring! And I kept help but wish we were neighbors so I can get newborn photos of you two, haha! Something tells me you'll be getting them somewhere though 😉
so so so excited!
p.s.
the conversation you overheard in the car just made me tear up. honestly. awww i loved that.
SOOOO sweet…. You are one awesome and sweet Mama with one special little boy!!!
BIG HUGS!!