Today it happened. I knew it was coming, but I don't think I was completely prepared for it. Today you asked me to drop you off at car-drop-off instead of walking you to your classroom. It wasn't exactly like it was the first time I've ever done it; I drop you off like that every Monday, Wednesday and Friday because those are days I have to break land-speed records to get back to my room so my classroom parents can drop off their kids. But on Tuesdays and Thursdays I would walk with you to your classroom and drop you off at the door.
But today... Today you wanted me to leave you so you could walk on your own or with a friend. I'm not all emotional, but it is a big step for this mom to just leave her baby. Yes, yes. You're not a baby. But your MY baby. And watching you walk away, with your big ol' backpack, was sorta hard. You look so small compared to the upper grade kids that attend your school, but you're growing more every day. And here was just one more step.
Ready to start your day!
Sniff...
That last picture is a picture of you in my side-view mirror. I watch you as long as I can, before someone honks their horn at me to get a move-on out of the school drive way. I cant help it! I waited years for you, and here you are walking away all independent and stuff.
I am so proud of you, and you continue to amaze me every day. I am so lucky to be your mommy. Pretty soon, though, you'll be asking me to wear dark glasses and to drop you off a block away. Don't count on it, Little Man. There's a limit...
Love you bunches,
Mommy
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