Too Bad, So Sad

I can't believe it. How has this happened? Last week I went up to the school and signed my TINY baby up for Kindergarten!!!! I felt so sad :(

When I signed Evie up for Kindergarten two years ago my emotion was excitement. And, I AM excited for Everett. I know he is ready. Without a doubt my little chatterbox will do fine getting on the bus (he has waited YEARS) and being in class all day (he amazes me with his preK work) but it is hard to let the last one go.

I love having this boy around. He is still snuggly (unlike Evie) and has been a great companion as we go about our weekly activities. Who will grocery shop with me? Who will watch CARS and CARS 2 every single morning?

I don't think I have a favorite child. However, I do think I get along better with Everett. Our personalities work well together. He is very easy going. I have always called him my 'mellow fellow' and it nicely offsets my anxiety ridden, obsessive- compulsive tendancies.

My job as mommy is by no means over, but, a chapter of my life is coming to a close and it is bittersweet. The balance of power is shifting. I have a few more years to be the person he listens to and believes (before he decides I am an idiot and he and his friends know best). But, in terms of sheer hours per day that someone else has his attention, well, I am beginning to let him go into the world. May we guide him wisely.