"Time to go to school, Liam!" his mom called from downstairs, the smell of pancakes wafting up.
The sun peeked over the hills, painting the sky in soft shades of pink and orange. For Liam, this wasn't just any morning—it was the first day of second grade.
He grabbed his backpack, hugged his mom, and walked out the door. The familiar walk to the bus stop felt different today. Other kids were heading the same way, some laughing loudly, others clinging to their parents' hands.
"Time to go to school, Liam!" his mom called from downstairs, the smell of pancakes wafting up.
The sun peeked over the hills, painting the sky in soft shades of pink and orange. For Liam, this wasn't just any morning—it was the first day of second grade.
He grabbed his backpack, hugged his mom, and walked out the door. The familiar walk to the bus stop felt different today. Other kids were heading the same way, some laughing loudly, others clinging to their parents' hands.