August 27, 2010<\/p>\n
Dear Isaiah,<\/p>\n
You are officially a Kindergartener! Yesterday was your first official day at school, but I got to stay with you in class the whole time. Today was your real first day all on your own. This day is such a monument for me\u2026 it is so special and sweet, and I am so proud and sad and happy. Proud and happy for you, but sad it\u2019s all happening so fast. You picked out your clothes all on your own today. I love what you wore because it was so YOU. Colorful collage of monsters on your shirt and your Dr. Seuss shoes.<\/p>\n
We went a little early so you could have extra time on the playground. As soon as we entered, you and your sister were off to the play structure. A few minutes went by and I was told that Lilianna was not allowed on the play structure (only kindergarteners). You are the sweetest big brother ever. You stayed with her to my surprise and played elsewhere with her. Racing her in the grass, hopping on the alphabet letters, holding her hand. I love how much you look out for your lil sister. When the bell rang, all the kids went to their class and lined up single file. Your friend Madison from preschool stood right behind you, holding your hand and clinging to you for security (always had a way with the ladies). You waved and smiled at us as you went in.<\/p>\n
I know you\u2019ll be on your best behavior, I\u2019ve taught you to have good listening and to follow the rules\u2026 but this is not what I\u2019m most proud of. I\u2019m so proud of who you are. I love that amazing heart of yours, your unshakeable faith in God, your strong morals, your ever inquisitive mind that never stops asking questions, your thirst for knowledge and love of learning. I love that you\u2019re innocent and sweet- that you don\u2019t care about pop culture or brand names or anything like that. You like everything and are upbeat and easily happy, although you are also very sensitive. I suspect this is what made you so popular with the girls at pre-K*. You are rarely grumpy or mean or moody. You are so bright, you\u2019re a little piece of sunshine with the most charming dimply smile.<\/p>\n
I love you little man. You make me so proud to be your Mama.<\/p>\n
*Yesterday, your best friend from preschool, Hannah (who had moved away) saw your picture on facebook and wanted to call you. Hannah wants to marry you and has wanted to marry you since she started playing with you at pre-k (along with 2 other girls at pre-k who also wanted you for a future husband). I wasn\u2019t home when she called but Daddy told me the details. She wanted to know how your first day of school went. You talked a little about what you did this summer and who was in your class. And at the end of the call Hannah said, \u201cI miss you Isaiah. I love you!\u201d You told her you missed her too. Oh goodness, my heart melted when I heard about the phone call. You\u2019re getting so big\u2026making girls fall in love with you and talking on the phone already. I\u2019m so glad I got the be the first girl you ever loved. And I\u2019ll love you forever (okay, crying now).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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