I just sat and watched my babies sleep. How did they get so big. The independence and trust for the world that surrounds them. Since we are working on Sam's room, she is sleeping in the boys room too. I was great to have my eyes scan over all of them. So peaceful and yet full of life.

Tomorrow is the first day of school for Sam and Luke. I cry every year (after they go in). I miss them when they are at school. Sam was talking to a friend from her old school on the phone today. She said she was nervous and had a funny belly. I wish I could go in and sit with her, make sure she is ok, safe, feeling secure... As I gave Luke is shower tonight, he thanked me for washing him and then told me he needed some privacy to stand in the water and relax. I looked into his eyes and saw that loving boy, the one who always will hug and love me. I had so much to tell him about what lay ahead in "full day" school... instead I reminded him that he was not to talk about bums, booties, or any other private parts of his body at school. He told me that was s good idea and he wouldn't do his "shake the booty" dance either. I told him that was a good idea.
Now I must go sleep and prepare to let go... once again. Trust them as they go into school that they will stay safe, remember I love them and that God is always with them.

I'll let you know how it goes.