In early August 201, I was a terrified and nervous mother of a soon- to- be preschooler. I prayed every night that he would do fine away from me as this would be the first time in his life that he would not have his mom right there by his side. I prayed that he would have fun and succeed in school. My prayers were answered and not only answered but exceeded. From day one, Grant surprised both myself and Jason in how well he did with the transition to school. That first year, I wondered if he had any friends as he was so shy and reserved it was difficult for me to imagine him engaged in a social relationship but now I see how he has blossomed and opened up enough to not only have friends but BEST FRIENDS. It melts my heart to know he has chosen a great group of besties to hang out with. He is so much of a people pleaser that it does not surprise me that he chooses to associate himself with the "do-gooders." Grant is a rule follower and has such a passion for learning. He loves school and feels happy there. He loves to try and conquer new things -his latest is trying to master the art of shoe tying. He can do it but he has days when he gets frustrated. Throughout the past few years I have enjoyed getting to know his teachers even more than I already had. They are truly wonderful people and I feel blessed that Grant has had such great role models. They have had such a major part in shaping and molding him into the person he is going to be. Some underplay preschool and it's importance is often underestimated. I feel that pre-school lays the foundation for these children. It is a fantastic way to introduce them to the "real" school environment. It seems like it was seriously just days ago that we sent him off to school on his very first day or pre-k. Two years flew by quickly. I can only imagine how fast the rest of his school years will pass by. I will soon be sitting at his high school graduation thinking back to this day when he graduated pre-k. (Insert tears here). I enjoyed helping out in the classroom and attending field trips as it gave me a little sneak peek into Grant's world at school and I got to see him interact with his classmates. I have also always enjoyed attending Grant's parent/teacher conferences. At first I was fearful that I wouldn't hear everything I wanted to hear but I was soon proven wrong. I was told how kind he was toward others, how helpful he is, how wonderful he is at following the classroom rules and listening, and so many more wonderful things. I often praise Grant for how well he does at school and forget to do that with him at home. Because home is different. He does have moments of not listening to me and not always using the best judgement but he is a kid, he is human, and he is by no means perfect. I think I compare how he is at school, church, public, and with other people to how he is at home and expect him to be that fantastic all of the time because I know he is and can be. THAT'S RIDICULOUS AND TOO MUCH TO EXPECT! Shame on me for doing this and it is definitely something I need to be more conscientious of. I love this little boy to pieces. When I was pregnant with him I often wondered what he would be like...well, he is everything I wanted him to be. He's kind, brave, outgoing (eventually), athletic, giving and full of energy, spirit, and love. He is full of compliments and gives them out daily. "Mom, you are the best mom in the world." "Mom, you look pretty, I love your face." "Lane, you did it, good job buddy." "Dad can do it, dad can fix anything- he's a good fixer." I could go on and on with examples but will spare you. He is the kid that often takes a backseat when playing with others because of his personality and shyness....he doesn't speak up like others do so he just waits patiently for his turn or for the situation to change enough for him to do what he wants to do. I know that things are delightful now and things can change but I pray it doesn't because I love my little Grant just the way he is now. My little 5 year old will not stay small and will not always want me to cuddle him in bed every night. He will soon be 14, taller than me, with smelly feet, acne, and an attitude. Instead of hearing, "Mom, I need your help in here," it will probably be "Mom, seriously could you please just go away?" So I am trying to savor these precious days. He is special, he is full of Jesus and I could not love him anymore!!!!!!
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