Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Grade One

Supplies bought, new back pack packed...


First ever school-lunch packed...




A quick pose with Mommy...




Cool dude, ready to take on the world...



A quick wave and glance back...


... and DJ is off to grade one!

DJ,

May you have a wonderful first day, and a brilliant year in grade one. I hope that you make new friends, reconnect with your old pals, and have the time of your life. I hope you enjoy school, step up to all new adventures and challenges like you usually do - with a smile and a sense of determination and pride. May you make peace-maker decisions. May you be true to yourself. May you seek knowledge, fall in love with learning and have fun. May you accept your challenges, tackle any difficulties, take pride in your successes and use each experience to learn and grow into the person you are meant to be.

Best of luck in grade one, Buddy. I love you.

Mommy

(I miss you already!)

7 comments:

Unknown said...

Ahhh, how sweet!!!

Tara R. said...

Awww.. I got a little teary. I hope DJ has a great year in school.

Forgetfulone said...

What a great send-off! First grade is such a milestone. I bet you cried. Mom looks fantastic with him, too!

Anonymous said...

Such a wonderful poignant letter and so perfect for him. You are wonderful mother!

And I will add prayers for your mom to my list, I love the hearts on the sleeves, what a sweet sweet thing. Big hugs!

InTheFastLane said...

I hope he had a great day!

Life As I Know It said...

Hope he had a great first day!

Barrie said...

We start next Tuesday. It's always bitter-sweet. Wishing DJ a great grade one!