Today is a very big day. There are those of you who have followed my journal almost since the beginning. Those of you who have seen Nathan develop from a three week old baby into a boy.
Today is a landmark day. Today, Thursday 4th September 2008 is
Today he is taking his first steps out into the big world with so much to learn and so much to experience.
Today he leaves babyhood behind forever and begins his education
In his smart new uniform and because he is tall for his age, he looks so very grown up. I felt a lump in my throat when I saw these photos and, no doubt, his Mummy felt the same.
We hope he does well at school, we hope he likes it and quickly adapts to the rough and tumble of the playground. At least he has friends already, all the friends he made at pre-school.
We hope he enjoys learning because he has many years of it ahead. Our little man has started on a great adventure today.
Yes, I have mixed feelings. I am so proud of him in his uniform, I am so proud of him full stop. This is the natural progression, this is what all children have to do. On the other hand we shall miss not looking after him every week as we have become used to doing when he was not at pre-school and Daniel had to be elsewhere.
On Monday Nathan had dinner with us, just Nathan, myself and Mike. I have not laughed so much in a very long time. He told me (something he has picked up from a childrens' DVD) "You are such a good bloke, Nana!" I read to him, he danced for me, sang to me, helped in the kitchen. It was a very special couple of hours and I told him he is a very special little boy. He related what I said to his family.
So, darling Nathan, Grandy and I wish you well this day as always but perhaps just a little more on this day. I know all my journal friends will wish you well also. Work hard, do your best, but never forget to have fun. You have begun your journey into adulthood and your life will be what you make it. What you become in the future starts here.
Today is also a special day for Becky and Dean. Two things happen for them today. They see their eldest child start school and they celebrate their 15th Wedding Anniversary, their crystal anniversary.
Happy Anniversary to a wonderful daughter and son-in-law. May you have countless more happy years of married life together.
So, on this day we wish our little family much luck, much happiness and few worries.
34 comments:
It is certainly an exciting day for your family. I wish Nathan well and send congrats to your daughter and her hubby. 'On Ya' - ma
awwwww i got a lump in my throat too. look how handsome he looks in his uniform. and a very happy anniversary to your daughter and he hubby. (((((hugs)))))
love ya,
cindy xoxox
I hope he had a great day, my small one also started and there were plenty of tears ( from me of course) and lots of excitement. Hasn't it all gone so quickly? xx
Oh Jeannette, I know exactly how you feel! Isabella started this time last year and she was just SO excited that she will now be in Year 1 and not the Reception class any more!
I wish Nathan many happy years at school, he certainly does look grown-up in his uniform and he looks so proud as well! Happy Anniversary to Becky and Dean too, what a very special day for you all. ~~Love, Pat http://journals.aol.co.uk/pm71blackfen/ramblings-from-pat/
I went thru that yesterday with 'bug'... it was marvelous... congrats to all
hugs
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Blessings to him as he starts this journey! I know he will do great.
Traci
Nathan............ have a wonderful first day at school. I am sure you will love it. Have fun, make friends and do your work. Nana and Grandy will miss you but it will be even more special when you go to see them as you will have so much to show them and tell them. Maybe you could make a special picture for them.
Congratulations to Becky and Dean ......... may you have many more happy years together
hugs Jayne
He looks so cute! All ready for his trip into the big world!
Have a wonderful trip, Nathan. :)
Sugar
bless.he does look very smart. good luck nathan,and many congratulations to mummy and daddy take care love mort xx
1st ay at school! hope he enjoys it, Ty starts next september, hes still my baby !! tooo young!Hioe you are all well, beckie x
Today is a big day in your family. Congrats to the happy couple and good luck to Nathan on his first day of school. He looks adorable in his uniform...he'll be just fine.
xx
Lisa
As I write this, I'm crying...seeing that lil boy going off to school, the years will disappear so quickly, next he'll be in college like our son. Nathans pic are so beautiful...you can truely see the joy, excitement in his eyes..GOOD LUCK NATHAN! ENJOY THE WORLD OF LEARNING!
cindi
ah nothing like the first day of school I hope he has a great day
hugs
Sherry
It's probably "good evening" to you Jeanette. I'm on my first cup of coffee and taking a break from the morning bug battle. You know it just never gets easy to see these little ones going off to school their first time and it does bring a few tears that won't be told not to fall. He's so still such a baby and I hope they take good care of him at school :)..........alice
Hope Nathan has THE best day at school today and every day after. I well remember my young son standing there so proud in his uniform on his first day - he is 18 now and I wonder where the years went. Enjoy every day with them, they grow up TOO fast. Have a lovely time at school Nathan! Eileen x
That first dy is hardest on us left at home than those wee ones going off into their own future.What a handsome lil guy. He looks like the executive of a corporation already.
Happy Anniversary blessings to your daughter and SIL.
Take Care
connie
It's always difficult to see them leave the nest and go off to school the first time. When I took my daughter to her first day of school I cried all the way home. Then 10 years later I went thru the same emotions when my son went off to school for the first time. It's sort of scary to pass them off into the hands of strangers for their educational training...we have to pray for them each day. Now you'll can stand amazed...at how much he'll learn each day. Congratulations to Becky & Dean on 15 years of marriage. What a wonderful family! Linda in Washington
I do hope he has a wonderful first day of school!
Missie
Oh he looks so cute. He's going to love regular school. I know how I felt when my oldest grandbaby started school, got that lump in my throat too. Well, circle of life goes on and we can be as happy as punch for them....love, Sandi
Jeannette I do hope Nathan enjoys school ~ and yes he does look adorable in his school uniform ~ Grandchildren are so precious ~
Congratulations to Dean and Becky on their Crystal anniversary may they share many many more happy years ahead of them ~ Ally x
Yes Jeannette I would like to join you and everyone ,wishing Nathan a wonderful day on this first step into his education ,I am sure he will do well ,because I feel it all starts at home ..love Jan xx
Oh Nathan is so darn cute!!!! He looks so happy too! I love uniforms. I wish my kids had to wear them. It builds character I think. I wore a school uniform and I loved it.
~Rosemary
Hi Jeannette, yes it is a big day for our grandchildren and us too. I have the exact same picture of Ellen two years ago with the skirt too long and the blazer just the same. This year she is in form 3 and changes from the pleated tartan skirt to a kilt which again is too long and will do her for a while I hope say Mum. Hope Nathan enjoyed his first day. Love Joan.
Oh MY, what a handsome young lad you have there! Yes indeed he looks ready to take on the world! Happy Anniversary also to Becky and Dean!
My goodness it is sure a RED LETER day... I can hardly believe that Nathan is away to school....what a smart young man he has grown into and with such a good family behind him he is sure to be an asset to his school. One sure has mixed feelings though when they go off to school. Bet it was a long day for Becky waiting on time to collect him from school... Thank you so much for sharing your family with us. Love for now Sybil xx
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(((((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU))))))))))))))))))HE looks so ready to go to School.I know He will do good.He has good parents and good Grandparents.
Jeanette today indeed is a special day, Nathan's first day at school, just loved all his pictures and he looks so happy, a new chapter begins in his life. Congratulations to Becky and Dean on their 15th anniversary....Arlene (AJ)
Nathan looks so handsome in his uniform. He has lost his baby look. I hope he will enjoy going to school very much. Happy Anniversary to Becky and Dean. Those are great pictures. Hugs, Helen
Congratulations to Nathan on his first day at school. Of course you feel proud - and a little sad :-)
Hi Jeannette, What a lovely young man! I am sure he will make you proud at school. He looks so bright and clever!
All the best
Antonella
Hi Jeannette ,I do hope Nathan enjoyed his first dat at school .Congratulations to Becky and Dean on their wedding anniversary ..its our daughter and husbands 10th wedding anniversary today ..have a good weekend ...love Jeanxx
What great pictures! Nathan looks like a Norman Rockwell painting of boyhood. Good luck in school, Nathan. Also, be well and prosper.
;^) Jan the Gryphon
I'm gonna cry... what a wonderful entry.....
Happy Back to School!
What a handsome boy in his uniform all ready for school...
Happy Anniversary to Becky and Dean!!! a little late....
Linda :)
I did so want to see this entry as I know it was going to be very special. I`m really hoping that Nathan had a wonderful first day at school though I`m sure he had lots of his little friends in his class.
Also a very Happy Anniversary to Becky and Dean and wish them many more happy years together. :o)
Love Sandra xxxx
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