Tonight you came along with me on a trip to the store Target because you said “You look like you need some company.”  I did and I am glad you came with me.

On the way there we started talking about your fear of heights and you told me you were afraid kids at school might find out and call you a “ol’ scaredy cat”.  Can I just pause for a second and say that I just love that you use words like ol’ scaredy cat?  Ok… anyways, lately you have been voicing a lot of concern mixed with excitement for what you are about to journey into at school.

Having gone through school, I do know a few things.  I know there will be a lot of fun times; Lunch with friends, holiday parties, A’s on tests (for me rarely, but when I did, it was awesome), school carnivals, learning about just everything.  I also know there will be some tough times, especially those awkward early teen years where someone might even end up calling you a scaredy cat.  A mixed bag of emotions school is, but just like my folks were there for me every inch of the way, we will be there for you. Unfortunately for me, with pictures to prove just how awkward those teens years were 🙁