Josiah goes to school in the afternoon 4 days a week. When I drop him off I am required to walk him to the door and sign him in. Being the Mr. Independent that he is, he would much prefer to just jump out the car while it is still moving and run in all by himself. Today because it was so cold I sat in the car until the very last minute before getting out and taking him in. While waiting in the car we had a conversation that just tickled me.
He said, "Mom, just let me go by myself today." I told him that I had to sign the book to say that I dropped him off. Josiah replied, "I can sign myself in." So I said that he would need to write my name. He says, "You mean I would have to write Teresa?" "Yes!" I said. He thought for a while and I could tell he was problem solving this little dilemma he had. "How about if I just write MOM? That's also your name right?" he said.
Unfortunately for him I still had to walk him to the door and sign him in. He was a little disappointed that I didn't go for his plan. My little boy is growing up. He doesn't want me to walk him to the door anymore. Isn't that supposed to happen a long time from now. He is only 4 after all.
It happens way faster than I would like.....
ReplyDeleteIt was great to talk to you last night. I appreciate your willing ear :)
That is so funny. All the time you are wanting them to show independance and now when he does...well, you get my drift. It is sad that they grow up. But with each stage new funy things are said and done.
ReplyDeleteYes, 4 is way too young! :( I think little girls will let their mommies coddle them a bit longer... maybe?
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