big boy now

wait! come back! 

may i have a kiss?

(we were running late and

rushing to the front door of the school.)

you can have a hug mama.

no kiss?

*insert sad mama-face here*

it will be ok mama.

(big hug. then he smiled and ran inside.)

he is taking off. 

growing up.

becoming independent.

my broken mama-bear-heart couldn't be more proud.