1st Day of School year 2010-11

Well this day marked the beginning and end of an era of sorts.  Today Martin started his first day of 6th grade.  No longer a little boy in elementary.  He will soon be "hanging out" with the boys, having "girlfriends" (well ok lets wait on this one awhile), but also making decisions that will test him to the limit.  Also today, Dana started the first day of her last year of middle school.  She is officially as tall as me now, growing into a beautiful young woman, and she too will be making decisions.  Some big, that will test her but also will start paving her future and some small, that will define her more as a person.  I can't believe how my babies are growing.  I get excited and sad at the same time.  Sad that they no longer need my hand to cross the street but excited to see the direction they are going.  Oh how the time flies.  I love them so much and I hope they know that.