Oh the love of a woman. . .

Thursday, May 3rd was a day that was exciting, yet sad in a way.  Paul and I took Zachary Thomas to K-5 Orientation at his new school.  In some ways I look forward to him starting Kindergarten but in other ways I dread it.  I guess that is a common feeling among us parents. . . for the rest of our lives.  Most things regarding our children and their milestones are bittersweet.  I guess it never matters how old they are because I know my mom and dad still feel the same way about me.

I was a little uptight that morning at breakfast because I knew that Zachary was nervous.  He has not been thrilled at the prospect of leaving his wonderful school Trinity for a brand new school he knows nothing about.  He is a child that is slow to change.  (hmmmm. . . wherever could he get that from?)  And, knowing that my child is nervous makes me nervous.  I so wanted him to look forward to this and not be scared.

So, after a family breakfast and dropping off Bella at the spa and Chase Parker at Grandma's, we headed to Chaires.  Zachary didn't say much on the ride. . . neither did I.  We pulled in and walked up to the school, opened the door and immediately his eyes got bright and a huge grin broke out on his face.  There before him, in line for registration, was his girlfriend from Pre-K!  Cheyanne!!  I don't know who was happier. . . me or Zach. . . or Daddy that we both were ok now.  They ran up to each other and immediately were stuck together like glue.  Her mom told me that she had been a little apprehensive too.  It worked out great!  They sat right by each other during the introduction of the principal, teachers, etc. and when it was time to go on a tour, happily ran off together leaving their parents in the dust.  We toured the classrooms, saw the playground, met lots of people, etc.  It turned out to be a very fun time.

I thought to myself as I was leaving and Zachary was chattering up a storm about Cheyanne being at his new school, "oh the love of a woman changes everything!"  As much as men complain about us they know we make it all right with the world.  Definitely!!

Now, as a side note, Cheyanne has been his constant throughout the year except for one week.  He came home one day and told us at dinner that Cheyanne was no longer his girlfriend.  He told us that she ran him over on the playground.  I said, "well it was an accident, right?"  He replied yes.  But he was still very adamant that she was not going to be his girlfriend.  The next week they were back together.  (oh the love of a woman!)

He is SO excited about Kindergarten now. . . he can't wait!  And, hopefully they will be able to be in the same classroom together.  We are blessed to have connections there so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it works out.  Nevertheless I know he will learn to love his new school even though he will miss Trinity.  I keep reminding him that since Chase Parker will be attending Trinity, he will still be able to visit Mrs. Duclos sometimes.

It's just hard to imagine that I am a week away from photographing him in a cap and gown for his Pre-K graduation and a few short months away from his first day of Kindergarten.  Whew, I'm tearing up just writing about it!  From a woman who never had one second of maternal longing at all and most likely would have gone through life happy as can be married without kids, I guess I've come a long way!

I guess that would be all because of the love of a man.