For the past ten years I have been the female he showered his love on. Baby smiles and coos turned into hugs and sticky kisses, and kept growing to include dandelion bouquets and rocks and misspelled notes on my pillow. I loved it all.
Today he came with a piece of wood that he carved to look like an oblong package with a ribbon bow on top. Only this time he asked me if it is pretty enough to give to a girl that is coming tomorrow to play with our kiddos. I tousled his hair and told him it's lovely and yes the little girl is sure to like it.
Sigh. My little man is growing up. And already I have to start letting go. Little by little until he tries his wings in a world of his own. Excuse me while I go find a tissue.
I know exactly how you feel. My nephew just got engaged. He's engaged to a beautiful and very sweet woman, but it's hard to let go of your "child" who is now in fact a man. It happens. The kids all grow up someday too, too soon.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet post. Many are going through your same emotions. Take care!
ReplyDeleteThey do grow up so fast!!
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Mrs. White
Ooo I felt the heart lurch when I read your post. Lovely post, but remember - they grow up but their past is always yours.
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