So, today I'm watching Devin run home from the bus stop and I couldn't help but notice how big hes gotten. He didn't look like a little kid anymore. As he runs through the front door our conversation went a little like this.
Devin- "Hey, I have to stay up late tonight to observe the moon."
Me- " Okay, sounds fun do you have a piece of paper we are supposed to fill out."
Devin-" Yeah, its in my backpack. Do we have any plans tonight?"
Me- " I thought you made plans to have Bradly over?"
Devin-" Oh, yeah! Well I think we will have to go to devahns house because he wants us to try out his new automatic baseball pitcher."
So, the conversation continues on and I'm trying not to tear up and smile at the same time. He uses these big words now that I didn't even think he knew the meaning of. He also walks around with this confidence that hes in charge of his own life now and doesn't need us for anything. (sad, I don't know if I'm ready for that.)
When he gets done with his homework (which he absolutely does not want any help doing) he walks up to me and says " I was thinking that I better walk to Bradly's and get my bike back." He puts his shoes on and is about to walk out the door. I said " Don't you think that you need to ask before you leave?" Devin gives me the cutest grin and goes "oh yeah I forgot." so off he went... all on his own... and all I got was a "see you later" and the slam of the front door.
I know its not a bad thing that hes becoming independent but a little part of me misses him needing me to take him to the park or just simply helping him with his homework! I was just thinking these things in my head and I'm sure many parents can relate to the feeling!
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