Orientation

Last night we took Kyle to his middle school orientation. Next week he will be starting 7th grade - Wow! I can't believe he's going to middle school already.

I think we are both nervous about this new milestone. The new school seemed so big as we wandered around trying to find where his classes were. He was very disappointed that his best friend, Kevin, isn't in any of his classes. He's nervous about riding a school bus for the first time. I'm nervous for him and hope it all goes smoothly for him.

I also sensed a wonderful sense of excitement too. He was almost giddy with happiness as we explored his new school. Kyle walked around with his friends all jabbering at once as they poked their heads into the gym, library, and even the bathrooms! I was excited for him as he begins this new chapter of his life.

I hope we have prepared him well for this. That he has his values embedded deep as he's exposed to the not-so good stuff of the teenage years.

Walk tall Kyle and be proud of who you are. Have fun with your friends and learn lots of cool new things.

We love you.