“Back to School Week” at Casa de Snapp is now behind us and we are all somewhat adjusting to what is now our new normal. I know by October everyone won’t remember the lazy days of our Wal-Mart pool and green turtle sandbox but right now, it’s still a little bit of a temptation.
And praise sweet Jesus that I had enough wits about me to schedule everyone so we don’t have to be anywhere before 11:30 on most days.
Whew. This night-owl, coffee-loving mama has put-off the early morning shenanigans for the last year. And absolutely it was on purpose.
However, my youngest baby, who is really a toddler but still a baby because he always will be, went off to the toddler class at the Montessori preschool our older two have attended for the past three years.
He’s been waiting for this day since last year when I tugged him out the door of his older brother’s classroom and made him leave all the fun.
He’s been waiting for this day since we celebrated his sister’s birthday in her classroom last winter.
He’s been waiting for this day since he met his teachers at our home a few weeks ago.
It’s finally his turn. He gets to go and most importantly, he gets to STAY.
When I chose this photo for Word Filled Wednesday, I didn’t notice the quote on his backpack until I was finished editing the image. Ironically, “No One Gets Left Behind” is his new victory cheer as he is finally not the one waving good-bye to everyone and now gets to enjoy his siblings waving good-bye to HIM.
It’s a new season. A good season. One that makes me miss his slobbery kisses and adamant “NO’s!” two mornings a week.
But his time is now. He gets to play with the marbles. He gets to look at the new books. He gets to do “water play”.
And I get to wonder how on earth my baby is now already two.
Sweet WFW.
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I love how you put the scripture in a school-book type way! Very cute and appropriate!
Happy WFW…
ps. They are little for such a short ‘season’. Take it from a mother of a 20 and 17 yo. Time goes way too fast… :)
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Ooops, my old blog link was still in the url field…
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Love the picture…..and cherish this time and season…they grow up way to fast!
Where do the seasons go? Why does it feel I missed several when I blinked?
How exciting for your baby, though! Watching their growth is a reward for the pain it causes to watch them leave in each season.
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OH… I remember the days of sending ’em off to school for the first time! Yes a season, indeed!
Happy WFW!
Hugs & Prayers, HL
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I did not send them off but collected them as they came.
Precious precious years….I had 5 years out of my 30 teaching Preps and the only other grade I taught for 1 yr was a 3/4
Spent a decade in libraries……..and my final years in admin….but still have the love and the gift of children in my heart.
There is a time…….and a season….and I was thinking of seasons today. And that one is over for me….but I am so glad I had it.
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Ahh…I’m sure he’s glad to be a big kid now. Wishing in a blessed and safe school season.
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Too cute! Yeah…hope he has a great day!
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And we blink…and years go by.
I can’t believe it myself…What an adorable picture and verse! Natalie, these are the days to remember….
peace,
lori
I love the notebook font you used, just perfect!
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love his little back pack! i have another year before chan gets his turn at preschool….but i think that he’ll have a hard time leaving his grandma’s house behind.
and i have been TRYING to convince our school district to push the start time for school forward to about 9 or 9:30. this whole having to be at work (dressed, awake, and FUNCTIONING! at 7:30) is just inhumane!! not to mention getting three kids out the door (one of which has to be kindergarten ready) too. good thinkin’ on your part to schedule everything for later! :)
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So cute…can’t believe your little guy is in pre-school. It all goes way too quickly!
FYI ~ I know I’ve been reading your blog too much (not that one can read your blog too much!), when I can’t even remember JJ’s real name and refer to him as JJ in real life. That happened at Growth Group the other night. Lord help me!
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Love the picture! It looks like he was proud to be going to school with his book bag. My kids are in middle and high school now. I blinked and they are grown. Children are a blessing from God!
Blessings to you today.