Another Friday

I just kissed my biggest little boy and sent him off to school. How do I feel about it? Mixed. I'm a little sad that things happen in his day that I don't know about. I miss snuggling with him at nap time. But most of all, I feel hopeful. Hopeful that he's having fun learning. That he's making new friends and learning how to be a good friend. I have an unusual peace about sending him to school right now. That may not last forever. Jim and I have said from the beginning that public school is what we have peace about right now. But the Lord may later choose for us to Homeschool or Private school one or any of our children.
I am realizing that my little Elijah is quite an affectionate little fellow. He and two other of 20 students always hug their teacher before saying goodbye for the day. I've also learned that the girls in his class like receiving his hugs also. I'm not too fond of that! I taught him yesterday how to sideways hug and we discussed how that was the perfect hug for friends. He has to save the bear hugs for family! He's too young to have girls chasing him. Kindergarten kids shouldn't have to even think about boy/girl things at this age!
Well, all that said...my little baby boy is growing up. It's fun, but scary.
Thank you Lord for not making us do this on our own.
"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." James 1:5