Much to my surprise, I have been struggling with the idea of Brevin starting Pre-K a week from today on August 17th. Signs that I'm losing it include: receiving a very nice letter from his teacher, Mrs. Pettit, only to bawl the whole way through it and then cry every time I talk about it after reading it AND having to quickly look away from the calendar after I see we only have days left before school starts.
I'm worried about if he'll get too hungry between breakfast and lunch, if he'll be able to handle bathroom duties by himself, and if he'll get too tired with the all-day everyday schedule. And I'm worried about myself on the days I'll still be home with Jaeley-that there will be a huge void in the house.
So tonight Brev and I went out-just the two of us- to spend some time together. We did a few random errands and then went to pick out his birthday party supplies and order a cake for this weekend. I turned off the radio in the car and we talked the whole way into West Des Moines. I think that was his favorite part of the evening as he was able to talk freely without a little sister to interrupt him-which has really been bothering him lately. We stopped and got a slice of pizza and a pop at Casey's and ate it on the way; his choice.
And I made sure to notice all the little things that make Brevin himself-putting his shoes on the wrong feet, worrying about Jae when we left because she was crying, reaching up to hold my hand on the way into the store....
I can't believe how perceptive this kid is, but on the way home he asked; "Mommy, are you sad I'm growing up?" I said, "No, that's the way it's supposed to be." I think I convinced him...now I just need to convince myself!
I love how he asked you if you were sad that he's growing up! I'm struggling myself thinking about Ava's 1st birthday in just 8 weeks!
ReplyDeleteCute, Shan! These days are flying by!
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