Last Week of Summer

I can't believe it's the last week of summer. Today Daniel and I took all his medical supplies to the nurses office and he is cleared to start school on Monday. We just have a few more things to get cleared with Children's Hospital, but with both boys starting I knew I would be running back anyways for last minute paperwork. 

Daniel attended his AVID orientation last evening and we feel good about his decision to apply into the program. I'm proud of him for taking the initiative to apply, interview, and get accepted all on his own. That takes a lot of courage. He's looking toward his future and he deserves all the credit for that. 

He picked up his schedule today and is in all accelerated classes. I am blessed to have such an amazing student. He works hard in school and never lets his Type 1 Diabetes get in the way. He misses a tremendous amount of class time and school days. He is gifted and I don't know how he is able to study for hours and keep up with his work at such a young age. He's got determination beyond his years. Courage from the day of diagnosis in January 2012 at the age of eight. I'm excited to see what he accomplishes this school year. 

Back to school shopping was all about school supplies. He's all about stationary supplies, AVID requirements, and hurrying to get home to get ready for football practice. He's not much of a clothes shopper. Mom can buy it and bring it home. Lucky for me! 

I love my son! And being a mom of two little boys makes my life complete. I will protect them with my life. They are starting new journeys next week. But, they'll always be my babies.