James is attending Vacation Bible School at our church this week!  Monday through Friday, he’s there all morning and he’s having a great time.  His only complaint after Day 1 was that he and his classmates have to hang onto a rope when they walk anywhere.  Oh the joys of being four and trying to keep everyone together.  After some explaining of why it’s important, we decided he could be a good example for the stragglers.

A good friend mentioned that when her oldest went to VBS for the first time, she teared up a little thinking about this important step in growing up.  I acknowledged her comment and thought to myself, “No, I’ll be fine.  It’s just VBS.”  Well, after saying good-bye to James today, I DID feel a little emotional.  Our little boy IS growing up.  In fact, he’s so grown up he thinks hanging onto a rope to walk around is a crazy idea.