Childcare...

it has been very nice not putting my children in the care of another person, however, that has come to an end.
Since I am to start a new and wonderful job in the next 2 weeks, I am going to have to relinquish JP into the hands of another person...well, only while I am at work. He will be going to the same place that Caleb will attend Pre-K! I think that will help. So next Monday will be HUGE - Harleigh starts Kindergarten, Caleb begins Pre-K 4 and JP will be in child-care.
My eyes have already begun to water. I know, I know - my best-friend says I am the 'sensitive one'. I agree to that assessment. I am not sad by it, I promise.
I am only weepy because I can physically remember holding each of them for the first time. Watching them breathe when they were small enough to hold with one arm. It is still amazing to me. I close my eyes and can picture Harleigh stretching her little body in the crib. I can remember nursing Caleb. I can still see Joshua Philip fighting for his life in the NICU.
Now they are these beautiful little people learning to live! I adore it. There are so many wonderful memories to come, but for now, I will hold their hands gladly and walk them into their schools. Precious memories, Precious children - each with a precious gift of life.