canaan

not the happiest kid in the world when he got home yesterday...we go through the same drill every year. He is nervous, hates the first day because it is new and different and harder. This year his day ended in frustration and tears. It is always so hard for me not to over parent when he is hurting and frustrated. I tend to tell him "don't worry, Mom is going to make everything ok" but I realized this morning that if I can put that responsibility back on him to make it better for himself he can go leaps and bounds beyond what I can do for him. My prayer for my sweet boy this morning is that he can own his frustration and do something about it. He will. He always does. It just takes time. This may be a challenging year for him but I say bring it on. I know what Canaan is capable of. I want Canaan to see what Canaan is capable of. Prayer for the day "God, I need tremendous wisdom and grace to parent Canaan. Eempower and bless him, and above all go before him. May he see you and know You in this struggle. I once again give him back to you". aaagggghhh. such joy and heart ache at the same time in parenting...it is a gift.