Summer ending was a very touchy subject at our house. Often times I would hear Isaac crying in bed at night. When going up to see what was the matter he would state, "summer is going by too quickly." This happened on at least 3 separate occasions. It was heart breaking as a parent. I tried the usual 'enjoy the moment' pep talk, but I could see almost panic in Isaac's eyes when we would discuss back to school plans.
But,as time usually does, it marched onward and eventually school was right before us. A few things greatly helped Isaac's panic.
1. Receiving a Father's blessing. Jacob was able to lay his hand upon Isaac's head and give him a father's blessing. I felt peace and comfort and knew Isaac felt it too. Since the blessing I have only heard positive and happy things about school...for the most part. We are talking about my son after all. But, no more crying fits, and that was a HUGE blessing.
2. Meeting his teacher before school started. I LOVED his teacher! Phew, what a relief!
3. My own enthusiasm for how awesome his teacher was rubbed off on Isaac. I wasn't exactly excited to be sending my kids off all day once again, but I can pretend. If I feel really strongly about something, more often then not my kids start believing it as well. I really did like his teacher, so I didn't have to pretend that at least.
New shoes. I always have to splurge on one pair of shoes from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
Loraya has a beautiful natural wave to her blonde hair. She wanted to straighten it for school and look how lovely it is! I'm continually jealous of her beautiful thick hair.
