What is one more hug and one more kiss?  I’ve done it 98 times already that morning anyway…

The first day of school was bittersweet.  It really did not hit me until we were close to the school… No more Matthew and no more Daniel from last year.  Instead, a new set of friends awaited him.   He seemed o.k. and not too much affected.  But I felt a little sad.  His dad and I decided to keep Troy in pre-school for another year - his age is such that he can either be the youngest in kindergarten or one of the older ones in pre-school… we chose the latter.

A little tug at my heartstrings as I waved goodbye for the nth time. He is growing up - fast.   He is in a great amazing school with amazing and caring teachers and faculty.  And yet, I wanted to hold on for another more minute…. maybe 5…Is that ok? He is still my baby…

He is going to be ok…I kept reassuring myself….

I’ll be o.k. too.

These pictures were taken last Saturday, two days prior to FIRST DAY.