our gorgeous boy :: another new beginning

It's school time again! And what a difference from last year's first day ... oh, how our biggest boy is growing up! We only started telling Henry last week that school was starting again and after a few frustrated and tearful waking-up moments this morning I worried perhaps he'd resist heading off to another strange place. But after dressing him and sending him downstairs while I got ready I came to the top of the stairs to see that darling boy with his freshly combed hair wearing his backpack and waiting quietly at the door. I guess he was ready! It's been a long, long break since we pulled him out of school in March and though he and Walter are happy as clams together he's made a few comments lately about wanting to have friends. (Breaks my heart.) And so 14 other friends he shall have, three days a week, and I'm so very very happy for him. Our almost 4 year old boy. Henry, I love that you are growing up. Have fun today!! ... and I'll see you at 11:45 sharp.