Last first day

It's a big day at Castle Allen. It's oldest son Elliott's last first day of school. Gasp. Yup. Gulp. LAST first day.

He's finishing his senior year at Everett High School, we are proud parents. He is an amazing person and when I look at his face, and in his eyes I just see potential shining back at me.

At 17 I didn't feel like the world was my oyster even though with hindsight I now realize... It was ( and still is ). Mr Big and I are diligent in reinforcing this knowing in all three kids - that they can achieve their grandest dreams and that they should think BIG because with focus and hard work anything is possible. My dearest hope is that this has sunk in to all three of the kids and that they live their lives in this knowing.

I think these coming months are going to be amazing ones for El - last first day, seniorness, settling into Navy lifestyle - readying himself for life after school, prom... And a million more things. It's also going to be an interesting time for Mr Big and I, adjusting to the fact in less than a year we won't be washing his clothes, buying strawberry milk and helping him with his homework. It seems like just yesterday he was a little boy.

Happy last first day lil guy (6ft7in). We love you. Hope you liked the note in your lunch.