The next year Ryan was in Mrs. Mitchell's three day 4 year old preschool class. His back pack of choice this year was plain blue. Ryan loves anything blue. His teachers would all call him Little Boy Blue. Oh, where has the time gone?!
This year Ryan was in Mrs. Dunlap's 5 day preschool. Backpack was Batman. This three hour class each morning was a really good transition for all of us.
Look how much bigger he is!
Dear Ryan,
As You enter Kindergarten, Dad and I want you to know how much we love you and how proud of you we are. We love watching you learn and how you are always taking it all in. We adore your sweet spirit and how you ask the most thought provoking questions. You have always challenged us and we know that God made you unique, beautiful, and intelligent, and we are so grateful that you are our child. We love that you are not afraid to go against the grain, and that quality is going to serve you well in the future. You have become so confident and grown up all the sudden that sometimes we forget that you are just 5 years old! We cannot wait to see the joys and blessings the Lord has in store for you this year, and we continue to pray that you remain respectful, kind, and focused on learning. Have a wonderful year little man. You will be awesome in Kindergarten!
Love,
Mom and Dad
11 comments:
Good luck! I am having similar emotions on the flip side. I can't believe my last baby is going to kindergarten! It is such a special year...my favorite grade in a lot of ways. Hope tomorrow goes well for you!
Oh my word! I am crying right along with you, sister! Those pics were priceless---and I just can't believe how much he has changed.
Wow. So maybe I should not be so broken up about my little darling starting preschool. It is just the beginning! :)
Oh do I remember those exact emotions last year at this time! I have to be honest and say they are coming back as a 1st grade parent. You do make me want to look back at pictures after seeing sweet Baby Ryan!
Well, Angie, I guess I needed a good cry! That is such a sweet post and letter. I love all of the pictures and backpacks!!! Love Ryan's distinct personality (I can relate with some little somebody in my own house!). I will say prayers for you tomorrow and for Ryan. I know he will do AWESOME!!! I can totally relate to your emotions...I had them last year and unfortunately they are all back for first grade, too! Good luck, Ryan!!! You are so handsome!
Ryan will do great in Kindergarten! He is such a smart little boy. I love the matching shirts with Mark.
Tomorrow is such a big day! (grabbing my kleenex) Ryan is SUCH a handsome, smart, and sweet guy. I pray that tomorrow will be pure joy and excitement for him and I pray for you and Mark as Ryan moves on to this next stage in his life. It goes so fast! Sweet post to Ryan. He will always know how much his mom and dad love him! Praying for you guys tomorrow.
Um, the pictures of Ryan and Mark walking away then and now (well last year) I mean my mind is blown at the transformation!!!! HOW did he get so big!!! Such a sweet post for you precious boy.
Ryan we are so proud of you and hope you have a FANTASTIC first day at kindergarten - I CAN NOT BELIEVE YOU ARE NOT A BABY ANYMORE!!!!
Ang...such a sweet post!!! I only have a 1 year old, but cannot imagine that day. I will also be one of those parents that I also made fun of!!!
Ok, really?? He is so grown up. I know it's so hard and great all wrapped up in one. I still feel that way and want it all to stop for awhile! Praying for you and sweet Ryan. You are a wonderful mommy, ang.
ahhh, i am grieving with you - when did our kiddos grow up sooo stinkin fast?? ahhh!! thinking of you mama!!! i'll be right there with ya before we know it. :)
ok - that first pic looks like Ally!!!
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