Mason is in Kindergarten!

Here is Mason's first day of school. Our life has changed in every way since this first day. I no longer have these free, open days to fill with whatever my heart desires. There is another power controlling my schedule in a rather inconvenient way. Mason only goes for half of the school day (crazy, right?), and everytime I drop him off or pick him up I have to wake either Weston or Donovan from a nap. It's kind of sad. But they will just learn to be flexible and a little sleep deprived. We look forward to Saturdays when those naps can go on uninterrupted.
BUT Mason loves school. He pouts when weekends come around and he can't go to school. I'm thrilled that it's been a good experience for him! A few days before school started he asked, "Mom, after I go to kindergarten, am I going to college?" I'm sure it's going to feel that way when that time comes.
Leading up to dropping him off at the school, I felt excited for him and a little excited to give Donovan and Weston some more attention. I was fine up until he walked away, then my heart grew heavy. He has entered a new world. I no longer witness all moments of his life. I am no longer the majority influence in his life. I am sharing my son with this little world. I pray the world will be kind and good to this pure soul. 

Donovan wanted to be in all the pictures.

The only picture of him by himself...

I got such a kick out of all the parents with cameras.

And there he is, waving good-bye. He's really going to grow up leave one day, isn't he?