What a difference a year makes.

Parker's first day of first grade.

Parker's first day of Kindergarten.

Having Parker start school again brought back all the emotions of last year with the unknown of having my first child start school and the having to let go of a certain amount of control knowing he was going to be in school a large part of his day.  It was a rough start for the first few weeks as we both adjusted but turned out to a wonderful year.  Parker even was blessed with a Christian teacher.  I thank God for that Kindergarten teacher who took the baby from my home and turned him into an elementary school student.  I loved having Parker home all summer.  Getting to enjoy hearing him run through the house with Hayley, swim at the pool, go to parks, and all the other wonderful things that summer brings.  Now as another school year starts, I look forward to seeing all the fun things God will bring this new school year, what new things Parker will learn, and what new friends he will get to meet.  What a relief this year to know that Parker was also adjusted to school and so was I.  It was so much fun to see the smile on his face instead of fear when I dropped him off for his first day.  When I picked Parker up from school, the first thing he said to me was "remember last year when I cried.  I did not cry today."  The confidence in his voice was so fun and soothing to hear.  I pray daily that God will use Parker as a light for his friends and teachers at school and show them God's love through his actions and words.