We have come to the last day of a school year that at times seemed never ending. And yet, on the other side of it, this year seems like we just started - all 3 of us learning together from home. There were definitely hard spots along the way, but in the whole of this year, there are many celebrations.
This week I asked the boys to reflect on lessons they had learned this year and how they would forever be different. One immediately said, “Let’s leave masks behind, but always remember to wash hands.”
I rephrased the question and asked “What big life lessons will you carry into summer?” From the backseat…” Life is hard, but can still be fun.” “I need friends.” “ Grown-ups don’t always know what to do, but they try their best.” “Perseverance is just as important as right answers.” “ I like to read.” “That I don’t want to leave my teacher, she loves me.”
There was beauty in the rubble of what once was… in fact their classes seemed more of a family than ever. When you live through something hard, and you live through it together, it changes your relationship. With incredible odds, teachers carried our boys through a beautiful year.
"And once the storm is over, you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person who walked in. - Haruki Murakami
As we turn the page on the last day of first and fourth grade it is hard to say goodbye to a year that held so many beautiful moments inside of really hard ones.
Happy last day of first grade Adam!
Happy last day of fourth grade David.
We are so proud of you!
Adam's end of year celebration was at 2:00 in the afternoon. Sidewalk chalk and bubbles.
