1st Grade

I have had nothing but joy and excitement towards first grade until now. 1 week before and I am crying every time I think about how much my sweet boy is growing. Without any exaggeration at all, the last time I checked he had grown 4 inches this summer. 4 inches. is that even possible? He runs to hug me and I feel like it will be just a matter of time before we are the same height. I now officially understand the "they grow up so fast" stuff that any and every one older than me has said.

 It's even more mind boggling to think that a year ago Trey couldn't read. Could just write his first and last name, but not much else. And had never taken a music, art, or PE class. I am blown away by the way he reads every sign when we pass it driving. Just this morning he said to me OH MY G-O-S-H. Spelling out the gosh.. (it's very possible he will be just as much of a drama "king" as I am queen) . We had the most wonderful Kindergarten experience and God answered each and every prayer I had for him.

He and I have been through so much together. We have lived in 5 different homes together. Moved to 5 different schools/daycares together. 3 different cars together. Met so many new friends together. Seen what feels like a million doctors together. Fought epilepsy together. Fought food allergies and asthma together. Learned about the love of Christ together. Prayed together. Gone to New York City, Sea World, and Austin together. Smiled together. Held Brady together. Danced together.

Those are just the most memorable. There are so many things the boy does that bring me so much joy. It has truly been me and him since the beginning of our family story. He is what brought me into adulthood and what taught me what true love looked like. And he and his brother are my greatest earthly blessings.


Trey,
You have a heart as big as Texas and I pray that never changes. I am so humbled by the boy you have become and am so proud of you every single day. I hope that you tackle first grade with the same grace and coolness as you did Kinder. I need you to promise me you will try your hardest with your school work and ask for help when you need it. I also need you to promise to tell the girls to BACK OFF! You will have plenty of time for girls later. I pray that your kindness pours into 1st grade. Nothing made me more proud than last year when Mrs. Batista told me that you were such a caring child and that you were always so kind to others. I look forward to seeing how much you learn and grow and how many more teeth you lose this year! I love you sugar bee and I hope this is your best year yet!


Love,
Mom