Today I am thankful my son has friends.

Lex went to school this morning without fuss. I’m thankful for that too! He kept talking about how he only has one and a half days of school this week, so maybe that made it easier for him to get there this morning. When we walked into his classroom a little girl yelled “LEX!,” ran over, and gave him a great big tackling hug! They both hit the floor. Lex laughed and said, “It’s a Sierra attack!” (where’s my camera when I need it?!?) While that was happening several other kids were chatting excitedly, saying, “Lex is back, Lex is back!” As Eve and I left we passed several other classmates in the hallway and each of them smiled and expressed happiness that Lex was back in school.

They are a super friendly group of kids and I’ve seen them express similar enthusiasm when other kids have returned, but it was so sweet and heartwarming to see it expressed towards Lex. He was smiling and happy to be there. A quick hug and kiss, then he was off to start his day.

Life is good.