(Blake 5 Years Old) Tuesday, June 1st 2017

Dear Blake,

Today was a big day for you as well. In addition to getting our new house we also had to stop by your new school for a kindergarten assessment. My heart was bursting while I waited for you out in the hall. You got to talk with your teacher one on one. I was nervous I hadn't been doing enough to help you excel. I was hopeful that you would charm the teacher with your smile and easy nature. I was chasing your little sister down the hall and wondering which little blue locker might be yours.

Wow! Kindergarten! I can't wait for this new phase for you and I, and this turning the corner. But I am also sad that you are growing up too fast. It is a good thing you are still silly, and gangly, and every bit the little boy I love so deeply. I will hang on to every crinkle-nosed laugh and disappointed sob as long as I can. I love you little man, to the moon and back.

Love,
Mom

(Schades 5 and 2 Years Old) Tuesday, June 1st 2017

Dear Dear Schade Kids,

Today was an exciting day. We can finally start the process of moving in to our new house! It has been such a long, stressful year for our family, but finally we can enjoy the fruits from all that waiting. I cannot wait to start making memories in this new place with you.

The walls are all white, and ready for your little smudges and finger prints. The floors are all grey, ready to hide the dirt you track in from the park. The halls are narrow, ready for running. The stairs are tall and ready for climbing. Your rooms are right next door to each other, ready for sharing. Everything is ready! Finally!

Love you,
Mom