Reaching "higher places"

"We have to grow to reach higher places” is what JR said to me as I was thinking about how I want him (and his siblings) to stay little forever.  When I asked why he had to keep growing, that was his reply.  I am pretty sure he was referring to places out of his reach like the top shelf of the bookcase, or the kitchen cabinets that he has to climb up on the counter to reach, but what he said has so much meaning to it.  It was something I needed to hear, because as much as I wish my little ones could stay little, they will never reach “higher places” if they don’t grow.  I am still growing and trying to reach “higher places”.  I know that in his 5 year old mind he had no idea the impact that statement could have and the full meaning of what he said, but it’s the purpose of life.  We have to grow and we never stop growing, we are always striving to reach “higher places”. 

I registered JR for kindergarten last friday and I was actually okay with it.  I know he will do great, but I have been struggling with the idea of him being away from me for a whole day, 5 days a week. It's full day kindergarten here, and they don't have even one short day a week. It really is such a long time for a 5 year old to be at school.  JR's words are what gave me comfort and I can be excited for him to start this new phase of his life. I am sure I will shed some tears on the first day of school (which is way too soon here), but I am excited to see the "higher places" that my kids will reach some day.

JR reaching the higher places in the kitchen