Gavin practiced riding on his school bus today. He may be the youngest in his class. He’s still three, although turns four soon; it’s an incredible feeling to watch your three year old standing in line with students and teachers waiting to board a school bus.
My pre-k days were half-days. His will be full days. I didn’t jump onto a bus. Times are certainly changing and I admire the attention this district is giving to education and individual safety. Some complain it’s too much. I’ll not be one of them. I find people who often complain are unhappy with their life and most of what comes out of their mouths represents their unhappiness.
Gavin walked up to one little girl and said, “Hi, I’m Gavin Taggart.” He also walked up to his teacher and said, “You’re my teacher.” He had met her once before. Gavin is very social and seemingly fears nothing. Not even the ocean. I had to pull him out of the waves. Ran straight into them. His fascination with life over rules his censorship concerning safety…at least so far. He had only been walking for a few months.
He sat in the front seat with his friend, Jordan, whom he has known for a number of months. Megan and I sat at the end of the bus. Unable to see Gavin. I think moving forward it’s going to be more of the same. We’ll know he’s there, somewhere, and that he’s doing just fine on his own.
Matt
Cheers everyone!
Aw bittersweet!
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Yea. It is 😊
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Yay! Go Gavin:) Matt, this was a beautiful snapshot. I absolutley loved raising our kids (still have two teens at home). It is an incredible joy to watch your child reach out and find the world. I wish you many, many days of that aching feeling of love and pride as he finds his own journey in the world.
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I absolutely love soaking it all in 🙂
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Wish him the best of luck!
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cheers, Scott
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Cheers! Have a great day!
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Something every parent feels… love this!
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He’s awesome.
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I was just visiting my brother, whose two boys are at the other end of school: both in high school. It’s a different sort of endearing time . . . something for you to look forward to.
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