Graduation

So last night was it, P.J. my youngest has officially graduated Preschool. I sat there watching her perform, sing and dance around and I was moved. To think that God allows me to raise a child is too much, to think that God gives me glimpses of success in doing so is far beyond my comprehension.
P.J. was asked what she enjoyed over the school year and it was playing with the toys. When asked what she had learned it was "not to put things in her mouth."
Of all the lessons that were prepared, all the stories she was read, for all the activities and field trips the teachers took her on, that was her thing that she learned.
It really puts things in perspective. As a parent I don't get a day off. I'm constantly on the front lines, teaching and leading. What I must remember is that it is the little things that are going to make her great. The things she gets just in conversation and in watching Tara and I are going to make all the difference.
I want her to be the best at whatever she decides to do in life, I want succes, I want her to have a great life, but to get her there I have to live a great life. I need to show her with my actions how God expects us to act, and to live. I strive every day to grow closer to God so that I can drag my kids closer to Him as well.
P.J. is fun, and energetic to say the least. They bottled that up in an award form last night to give her the "most enthusiastic" award. That is quite the understatement.
If you have ever passed a puppy or squirrel while driving and had her tell you all about it. If you have ever watched a movie with her in a theater full of people and watched her yell "fire" or "get him", or clap out loud when her team is winning, You'll understand completely.
have a great day!