When does your baby stop being a baby? I know it's officially way back in the toddler period, but seriously. It's hard to let go of the "little" mentality you have when it's your last child. Because you love having him little. This week, my "baby" will graduate Kindergarten. And while my husband says Kindergarten graduation is ridiculous, because they're only moving across the hallway, it still holds some sentimentality. After all, this is the last graduation until probably high school. And I'm definitely not ready to go there yet. But our son has had a great year. He can read, even though he swears he can't. He's moved on to first grade math months ago. Can recite verses and songs. Lost four teeth. Went on field trips and discovered the repercussions for talking at lunchtime. Yep. He's grown and stretched and is ready for more.
So, as I sit in the crowd this week, watching him "graduate," I probably won't cry. But there will be a tiny piece of my heart who still wants him to look like that baby in the picture above (not my actual child, but a free photo on adobe). To be little a bit longer before he has to face the hard parts of life. Those come all too soon. I'll celebrate with him that we made it through a whole year of REAL school. And that it's almost summer vacation. And just cherish each and every moment I can with him while he's still small enough to love giving mama hugs and kisses and telling me, "I'll probably never get tired of you, mama." Same, buddy. Same. What milestones is your family facing this year? Are you praying your children through as they move from little into big? Or praying for grandchildren? Nieces and nephews? Friends? It's a scary world out there. Let's cover them in prayer and love.
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