Hard to believe that I am already the father of a graduating son. Yet here I am, 31-years old and extremely proud of my Kindergarten graduate. Aiden and his classmates had a neat ceremony this week where the kids received a certificate of completion for the year with up to 8 official-looking stickers shining on the sides according to their year-round achievements. Aiden had 6. Not bad at all. In fact he was the ONLY child in his class to receive the Excellence in Reading sticker. That little dude can read! He also received the Science sticker to which upon announcement his teacher noted that all in his class, even herself, were more educated on the Solar System because of is knowledge. Nice. I'd like to take credit for this at this point being that I introduced him to "My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Noodle Pie". I'd like to take credit, but he has surpassed me in understanding the atmosphere's of each planet! What a nerd...I love it!
When the ceremony was over, I sat and knew I had to do something to commemorate the moment. I ran and picked him up and swung him around, both of us laughing. I stopped spinning and just hugged him close. Then I whispered in his ear, "You know, the next time you graduate I won't be able to swing you around and hold you like this." He pulled his face off of my shoulder and looked at me with a sad look on his face. Then he lovingly replied, "Then I'm not going any further then Fifth Grade." Just when I think I got it all figured out, my 5-year old son shows me just how simple life and love should be.
Here's to you Bubba. You are the smartest, funniest, best-looking little dude I have ever met. I'm proud to be your daddy no matter what happens in life. I was never and never will be worthy of the gift from God that you are. But I am blessed that I have been given the task of leading you to knowing the Father who will never fail you if you only place your trust in Him.
Congratulations my beautiful baby boy! First Grade - HERE COMES AIDEN!!!
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To my wonderful son-in-law, Abel and my gorgeous (although he would correct me and tell me he is handsome, not gorgeous) grandson, Aiden: I love to watch the two of you together. Abel, this story is just one tiny example of the awesome relationhip you have with your son. Just as Aiden looks to you with utter confidence and complete faith in your ability to be everything he needs, so should be our confidence and faith in our Heavenly Father that He is all we need. The simplicity and purity of that love is what makes it so profound.
Our Bubba is indeed blessed that you are his father.
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