My middle child graduates from Primary School in a few weeks. Iām not ready for this to happen.
Sheās ten. Young for her grade; she was bright enough to be accelerated a couple of years ago, and sheās been blossoming ever since. And Iām immensely proud of her for that.
But Iām also aware of the potential problems. Sheās small (and cute! Mummy bias here) and possibly more naive than her peers. And yet, mature, for all that. She continually surprises me, with her reactions to events and the considered approach she takes to life. Sheās an amazing kid.
And sheās graduating Primary School. Entering the big bad world of High School. Although not really. Sheās entering the Middle School which Iām Head of, so itās not too bad. And it never will be, as long as I have something to do with it! Iām looking forward to having her in my school, even though it means I personally will have more offspring in secondary than I’ll have in primary school, and Iām not particularly comfortable with what that says about my age! But Iāll need to suck it up, I guess. Cos I canāt stop it, no matter what I do.
Sigh. Carry on, one day at a time. Realise that thereās a milestone here to be celebrated⦠one thatāll never happen again.
Enjoy, and remember. Be like Mary, the mother of Jesus, who ātreasured these things in her heartā.
Amen, LORD.
And have a memorable week yourself, dear Reader!
ā KRidwyn