We Gave Him Roots, Now He’s Spreading His Wings

He turned and walked into his kindergarten classroom, almost without a kiss. He’s not scared. He’s not anxious. He’s excited. He’s radiating a confidence that is almost unrecognizable considering he’s only five.  Five. He’s only five, yet he’s so poised and calm. He is ready for this adventure. He’s so ready to be a kindergartener. I’m not sure my mom heart is ready for this stage of growing up. It’s the stage where they start to need you less and less. That is both brutal and breathtakingly beautiful. I leave his classroom thrilled. I also leave a bit heartbroken. He … Continue reading We Gave Him Roots, Now He’s Spreading His Wings