Bradley is turning 7. Is this a pivotal milestone in growing up? To most people no. He is no longer a toddler, he has not reached the pre-teen or a teenager milestone yet (thank goodness). But for Bradley this is a HUGE deal. He is 7, that is one hand full a fingers plus two more. He is no longer a baby, a toddler or even a big boy. He is a kid. (Believe me he has corrected me on this point).
I can see how this birthday and every other one is a big deal. I remember when as kid, every birthday marked a new big milestone. 365 days happens to be a LONG time when you have only been around for roughly 2190 days. (Yes I did the math).
Learning, growing and most of all getting to do cooler stuff that you were once too young for is a BIG deal. Bradley is definitely ready to test the water on what he can do as a kid. He is not afraid to take the risk and push through those milestones.
However I don't think I am ready for these new milestones. I still see the cute little three year old that I need to protect and teach. I guess it is time for me to stop looking at the past and see him as he is. A kid, who on more than one occasion has taught me something. Who I will still protect, but at a close distance so he will grow up to be a pre-teen, teenager than a man who can make good decisions and get through the rest of the milestones he has to over come without his mommy fighting his battles. Even though I will always be right there.
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