A Change of Seasons

With the beginning of school, we look forward to the end of the hot, dry Texas summer and the cooler weather of fall.  While fall in Texas doesn’t last very long (usually no more than 24 hours), the relief is always welcomed and enjoyed before we are ushered into winter’s chill.

But this year, the beginning of school represented an additional change of seasons for us, as in seasons of life.  For the first time in 8 years, we no longer have an infant, toddler, or preschooler.  We are now the parents of school-aged children!  *sigh*  Rather than try to put my feelings into words, I’m going to share the words to a song that captures my range of emotions far better than I could.  We had chosen this song to be Trey’s “special song” in his baby album, and I sang it to Crisana at her baby dedication…but now having reached the end of our preschool season, the words mean so much more.

I am so proud of my children…of all that they are and are becoming.  I have enjoyed every precious moment with them.  They make me laugh, make me tired, make me crazy…and bring untold joy to every day I spend with them.  But that doesn’t mean I won’t miss the days gone by just a little bit.  Don’t worry, though, I promise, I’ll always keep those memories

Here in My Heart

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You can enjoy the pictures of our first day of school while you listen to the song.

Ready for the ride to school!

They were so excited to go back and see their friends and their new teachers!

They picked out their backpacks and lunchboxes themselves.

Proud to be a third grader!

 Can’t believe she’s ready for kindergarten!  But she sure is cute!

With Mr. Jesse McGowen himself!  I think he was just as excited as the kids!

At her cubby, with her lunchbox tucked safely inside.

She was ready to get started!

Trey at his locker – #15!

Trey waves good bye, eager to begin his third grade adventure!