This Little Light of Mine...

Another chapter in our life begins.


PQ started school today. Real school...big boy school...kindergarten! I always knew this day would come but I don't think that I was prepared for the emotions that came along with it. I never understood why parents 'followed' their children to school on the first day. I never understood why parents had a hard time 'letting go'. Today, I got to feel those reasons first hand.


PQ woke up bright eyed and excited about his first day. We ate breakfast as a family before bringing PQ to his bus stop. (PQ recently opted to take the bus rather than having me drop him off in the morning.) I think this might have been the start of the emotional rollercoaster that I experienced today. Somehow I always imagined dropping him off myself. I was a bit saddened by his decision to take the bus but I never once let him know about my disappointment.

PQ at Grammy & Grampa's House-Cheesing it up for the camera.

Just shy of 4 feet tall...but yet big enough to ride solo to school.

He couldn't stop moving around...he was SO EXCITED for the bus!

Papa H, Mama H, Grammy, Grampa, Auntie, & Uncle all came to see PQ

The bus approaches...

And he was thrilled.

I cried as soon as the bus drove away. I didn't expect to. I never thought it would impact me the way that it did. Papa H and I drove to the school to watch him get off the school bus (without him knowing we were there). As we stood on the sidelines watching our son take a huge step in his life, I couldn't help but feel proud. I never imagined following my son to school on the first day but I did. I was nervous for him. All of the 'what-ifs' were spinning in my head. We have always been able to steer him in and out of situations...but today he was officially on his own.

Over the past 5 years, we've had the honor of having PQ in our life. He's growing up and today was his big day to step out into this world and shine his light. I pray that we continue to give PQ what he needs to be successful in this life. I pray that he continues to be a ray of sunshine for so many people. I pray that he knows how deeply he is loved by everyone who meets him. He has an amazing personality and I am so proud to be his Mom. We love you, PQ.