Growing up

I know it was bound to happen.

I even knew that it would happen soon.

I just didn't expect that the realisation that it had already started would hit me so suddenly...like a tonne of bricks!

My wee baby boy is growing up!

I know that by numbers he is a teenager, but I hadn't quite got my head round the fact of it!!

I noticed it last night, at our friend's annual Winter Solstice party. Thomas was a wee bit awkward and unsure of himself, and completely monosyllabic. I think he still enjoyed watching and listening to all the goings on, but he gave me the impression that he wished he could be invisible at times.

Then today he has been racing out to his pals as often as he could. It's freezing and miserable out, and I voiced  my opinion that he was mad, and why would he be so desperate to go out on a day like this, and K's reply was "because he's a teenager! Why would he want to stay in with us and be  bored?"

I guess he's right!!

Now I have to get my head round the fact that being a teenager won't mean that he doesn't love me any more....at least I hope it won't!!!

Oh the joys!!!

Today I am grateful that Thomas is growing up in a happy and secure environment, full of love and support. And I hope he knows that K and I will always be there for him.

Gratefully yours.
xx