08/12/2026
First day of school. š„¹šāļø
And somehow this year I have a kindergartener, a 1st grader, AND a big 6th grade middle schooler. šā¤ļø
Iām really not sure when they all got this big.
Brynlee walked into kindergarten, Dawson started 1st grade, and Conner officially entered the world of middle school in 6th grade. Three kids. Three completely different stages of life. And one mama wondering how in the world we got here so fast. š„¹
Thereās something so bittersweet about the first day of school. Iām SO excited to watch them learn, grow, make new friends and become more of who God created them to be⦠but goodness, Iād be lying if I said part of me didnāt want to freeze time just a little bit.
Especially looking at that picture of all three of them together. ā¤ļø
Iām praying over their teachers, their friendships, their classrooms and every little moment theyāll experience this year. Praying they are kind. Praying they are brave. Praying they stand firm in who they are. And most importantly, praying they know just how deeply loved they are ā at school, at home, and by Jesus.
Hereās to kindergarten, 1st grade and 6th grade! šāļøš
I have a feeling this is going to be a BIG year for the Striplin crew! ā¤ļø