He starts kindergarten in a few weeks and I'd by lying if I didn't admit my heart is breaking just a little bit. He is my only boy and one of the sweetest souls in our house (my girls are sweet too, but in a more creative way). I know that the foundation of any child is layed at home, but based on experience I know that you cannot control the exposure of your child to other kids' behavior and my son is not a "reporter." He is quiet and his feelings are more guarded and reserved - unlike the girls.
When each of our kids turns 6 they get to go somewhere with one of us. My Big Girl went to NYC with me and my son just got back fromSan Diego for his trip. I missed the boys SO much - we all did. I loved having some time with the girls, but I really missed having a full house. Even my Big Girl said "I don't know why, but I really miss my brother." I found myself just going into his room (yes, another part of his birthday gift from us) and just sitting on his bed. What am I going to do when they go away to college?!?
The trip was good for my son and my husband. I think they needed to have some male bonding outside of a house full of outspoken and bossy females. I heard a lot of laughing and story telling. I don't think my kids have ever talked to each other on the phone so nicely or so eagerly in their lives. I'm glad it was a good time, but I'm also so glad they're back.
....sigh....life moves too fast. i think (speaking to myself) we shouldn't focus on how afraid we are of missing it and instead focus on it.
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