First Day at School

 

 Wednesday, September 3rd was a big day in the Cruz house.  Wednesday was the first day of school for JT and Eden.  The kids were both very excited and have been for at least the past week.  Eden loved getting to pick out her own backpack (pink with little skulls with hearts for eyes) and her own lunchbag.  We went to bed early the night before school but the kids packed their own lunches before turning in.   In the morning we did our normal "1st day of school routine..." I woke up extra early and made my world famous pancakes, bacon and eggs.  Eden and JT packed their lunches into their bags and Susan and I shared a few smiles and a few tears.

The reason that we had such mixed emotions is obvious to those of you out there that have kids.  But for those living viacariously through your "Frarents" (Friends-Parents?.  work with me people!!)  Sit back, let my words wash over you like a warm South swell on Maui as you make your way down the golden path of enlightenment.

Yesterday brought many smiles for Susan and I. But yesterday also brought a few tears of sadness. You see, yesterday JT and Eden started school. Of course it was a big deal that JT started 2nd grade this year, but it was a much bigger deal for Susan and I that Eden was moving on. Yesterday Eden officially began school. I mean SCHOOL school. Sure she did pre-K last year, but honestly, that doesnt really count now does it? No offense Eden, but its not like you were learning trigonometry or theorizing about supply-side economics or learning how to differentiate between Pablo Picasso's blue and rose periods. No, your days were filled with finger paints and elbow macaroni, nap times and potty breaks. All the wonderful things that little 4 year olds do so well. The activities that constantly keep the smiles and the cameras flashing. This year Eden joins the ranks of the myriad of other kids as they start their painfully long but surprisingly short journey into education and career paths. Eden is our little baby girl, my little punkin and it pains us to see her growing up so quickly....excuse me.......sorry, I had a piece of dust in my eye.

 
Now, unfortunately for us, Eden was more than ready for her first day in the big leagues. She busied herself preparing her lunch bag, making sure everything was perfectly in line and neat. She didn't put up much of a fuss when Susan did her hair up (big shock!!). And she was ALL smiles going into assembly and finally into her class. She could have cared less about our "pain". She is so awesome and I am so glad that she has so much confidence in herself!!

 "But what about JT?" you may be asking yourself. Well, it was a big day for our 2nd grader as well! Although, JT is a seasoned pro by now. He went straight into the assembly hall (after saying "Hi!" to Mrs Morgan of course) and found his assigned seat. From there it was straight off to class and we almost missed him walking by! When we went to check on him (secretly of course) he was the first one in class with his hand up ready to answer his teacher's question. Oh yeah, he's good.

So that was that. JT and Eden are now in school as I write this post and I can only imagine what they are doing or learning at this very moment. JT and Eden, if this blog ever stays up long enough for you to find and read, I want each of you to know how proud your mom and I of are you. You two bring constant joy to our hearts and we love you very much.......hang on a sec..........sorry, more dust in the eye. I do not doubt that the Lord has great plans for your lives and we are just so thrilled and grateful that we will have the privilege of seeing what those plans are. Eden, we just know that you will grow into those britches soon enough ;)