Jack has a twinkle in his eyes that makes my heart melt. I love this little boy....but that's just it. He's not so little anymore. His personality has blossomed and he is so funny! He LOVES people. He considers everyone as a friend and I love that about him. He reads like a dream and loves math! (thank goodness for Chris' math smarts) He's inquisitive, adventurous, and now....he wants to run for Student Council! Yes, today he came home with a paper saying he'd expressed interest in running as a rep. for his classroom. Now, granted he's in first grade and it's not a huge deal, but for our child....it IS a big deal. I said "Jack, you realize you have to make a speech in front of your class." I figured he'd say forget it, but instead said that was fine and he wanted to do it!
The heart of a parent is broken into several thousand sections. Let me speak of 2...you have the "Go Get Em'" section where you want your child to take risks....to take the world by a storm. To succeed! You also have the "Oh please, no!!!" section where you want to put your arms around them and protect them from hurt and disappointment. So, I said "Jack, what will you do if you don't win?" He said " I won't pout!" I said "Really?" He said "Yes, because Kate raised her hand and asked the teacher what would happen if we pouted because we lost and the teacher said 'then you won't get a chance at it the NEXT year!'"
We began talking of things he could say in his speech and what would make the kids want to vote for him....he thought for a while then said "you'll have to help me think of good stuff, so everyone will think I'm smart!!"
That's when I figured it out....it's been the MOMS of America writing these speeches for these politicians! Unfortunately, some aren't as good as others!! Guess I've got a few years to brush up on my skills!
All that to say....time is flying, and all the while my children are growing and changing right before my eyes! I can't wait to see what plans God has for them!
