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I was so ready for school to start this year.  Aren't all mom's?  I was ready for a schedule and a little quiet time but I did not want to send Douglas to Jr. High.  I still remember being the crying mom standing outside the Kindergarten door.  When did he grow up?  I am not ready for Douglas to see the things I know he will see.  I am not ready for him to have the freedom he has and I am not ready for him to be a teenager!  I hope we have taught him the things he needs to know to make the right choices and make it through the next few years.  He is such a good boy and I know he will do great things!




It was easier to send Stockton off to 3rd grade.  Things are still pretty innocent there.  After all, when they have assemblies they send K-3rd together and 4th-6th together.  It is still considered one of the younger grades!  He LOVES school and was so excited to go.  I hope he always has that same enthusiasm for learning!


As for Mason, when he is standing in the flower bed getting his picture taken, Douglas will be a senior in high school and Stockton will be starting 8th grade.  I will have 3 boys in 3 different schools.  That is a very strange thought to me!  For now, I will enjoy having him all to myself at home.
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Aimee said…
Jenny, that Douglas is my favorite of Tyler's friends to tease. What a great kid!
September 23, 2008 at 1:07 PM
brees said…
You are so lucky to have those three sweet boys! How fun! Now 7th grade is something I do not look forward too!!
September 23, 2008 at 3:32 PM
Jana said…
Hey I am really excited to have found your blog!!
I look forward to reading about all of the Orchard adventures!
September 26, 2008 at 10:53 AM
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