I am not entirely sure where the month of March has gone. I keep waiting for that big winter snow but Spring is here, it was here a month ago! You have enjoyed learning the Star Spangled Banner at school and we have loved hearing you sing it. You have "grown out of paci." This may have taken some deception on our part...but it is done! Also, you've learned your full name- William Kemper Mitchell-and are proud to say so. Now you ask me what everyone's full name is in the family. You're still in pull-ups and not entirely sold on using the potty at home yet. We keep working, trying different things.
One big shift for you was transitioning to a big boy bed! For the first few nights you rolled out of bed onto a strategically placed body pillow, but since then you have been fine! In fact, you are really good at going to bed and staying in it, even when you wake up in the morning. I hope I won't jinx our luck by saying so.
We've had fun times at the playground, church dinners, and playing in the backyard with daddy. You've spent some time with both grandparents. A few weeks ago you went bowling with Papa Bass and Grams for the first time. You really enjoyed it, you stole everyone else's turn! Every once in a while you will say, "I miss bowling." You spent last weekend at Papa and Beba's house. You got to meet the new puppy, Becca, and I think you two hit it off. We are so very blessed to have our family close by. We haven't really tried to explain it to you yet, but Papa Bass and Grams will be moving to Harrisonburg this summer for Papa Bass to work in a new church. It isn't terribly far away, but after two years of having them just across town, this will be a big change. They have also bought a mountain house in NC for the family. We know you will love it and look forward to taking you there soon.
Other big changes are coming your way. Next week you will begin attending Covenant Presbyterian Preschool. This was a big decision for us--one that I have thought over multiple times but this time it seemed like the right move to make. I am looking forward to having you right in the building with me. I think you will enjoy being in a class with only children your same age and having more creative play and craft time. You will also have some fun after school activities to do, like Soccer Shots and Bricks 4 Kids. I hope having more afternoon time at home will make the move easier. I know this will be another difficult transition to you to make; especially since you are finally adjusting to the new classroom with older children at your current school. We are committed to maintaining your relationships with the closest friends you've made. I think separating you from them is the hardest part for me.
Tonight I caught a glimpse of the man I believe you will grow up to be. We were at the playground and you insisted that we walk around the 2 x 4 beams that circle the perimeter of the playground. You love to walk along and balance on them. I was supposed to walk behind you. When you came to part of the wood where it was splintered away, you turned and held my hand to help me step over the broken part, "Here you go, Mommy." May you always be so kindhearted, thoughtful, and compassionate. Not only to me (but yes, Lord, please to me) but to every person you encounter.
Love you so much,
Mommy
