Wow. I can not believe Ben is starting Kindergarten tomorrow. It seems like just yesterday I was bringing him home from the hospital. I am happy to say that over the last five years he has grown into a very smart, independent, funny young man.
Tonight as we were sitting at the table I asked him if he was excited about tomorrow. He said, "Yes mam I am excited. Im a little nervous but thats ok because I know everyone is the first day of doing something new. Weren't you nervous the first day mom? Im just glad that now I dont have to run errands with you as much, like the grocery store. I like the cookie but I dont really enjoy the shopping part."
I told him that since he was starting big boy school we had to have a strict bed time and be in bed by 8. He never complained. At 740 we went upstairs and he brushed his teeth. When he was done he actually remembered to use his mouth wash and amazingly get a wet wipe and wipe off all the toothpaste from the sink like I showed him how to do. Im so proud of him. Earlier today I was shocked to see him pick up every toy on his floor before he came down to eat. I asked him why he picked up and he looked at me and said, "Well you always tell me to pick up my room before I leave and go to another room. I actually remembered this time."
Days like this make all the hard times of teaching him these things worth it. I remember the nights when he was still a toddler that I had to leave him in his bed crying so that he would learn to go to sleep on his own. I always hated leaving him but it is so nice to have him lay down when I say to go to sleep read him a book and walk away knowing there will be no tears and he will fall asleep shortly.
Another thing we started tonight was kneeling by the bed to pray. We have done this a few times but mainly we pray laying down in the bed before I leave. Im blessed to have these times with him.
I am so excited about this school year. I know Ben will do great. I am looking forward to sharing his adventures with everyone.
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