With all the activity going on, I didn't stop to think about the emotional impact this might have on me. In fact I was quite surprised by it this morning as I dropped him off to Kindergarten for the last time. I was struck by how fast this year seemed to go. Had I somehow missed a year of my kids' life? I thought back to the Halloween Dance (fun!) and the Christmas Market (Marche) we had missed. I thought about picture day, school field trips, hanging out with the other parents at the playground and parent-teacher meetings. I reflected on the first day of school and remembered it with crystal clear clarity, like it only happened yesterday.
That's when I realized it had been a great school year. Brandon loved his teacher - Mme Laura - and I liked her very much. At our last meeting she told Jamie and I how Brandon was flourishing at school. He was engaged in learning activities, strong in Science and Math, a classroom leader, popular with his classmates and even strong in French. We were so proud of him and happy in our decision to hold him back for a year.
I also liked the school and the principal. There was a strong feeling of community, a commitment to learning and respect for others. The school itself is large with nice facilities and a great playground. I also enjoyed how close it is to our house. Though my mornings were often trying with attempts to get Brandon out-the-door and on time, I did enjoy walking to school with him.
So just like that, summer is here and school it out. I'm taking next week off to hang out with Brandon and after that he'll start summer camps at Summit Kids. He's really looking forward to his trip to New Brunswick and then later his trip to Victoria. I'm sure he'll find, just like I did, summer goes by way too fast. Here's hoping we catch a moment or two to live in the present, enjoy the sun, eat some ice cream and marvel at this beautiful life.
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