Tyler, Tyler, Tyler. Where do I begin? Like
Karli he had a birthday a few months ago and he turned the
magical age of five.
Apparently at the age of five one isn't in so much need of their mother any longer. They magically become
independent and resourceful. Learning new things and
accomplishing great things all on their own. "Don't worry, Mom" Ty says, " I'll still
let you help me with
some things!" So when he calls for Mom and I come running just to see him standing there with one button left undone on his shirt, one button left just for me, I
smile. In this moment he is
letting me feel needed. How in the world can I willingly let my baby go off to school this fall. There will be no time to run "
erins" together, no Mr. Incredible to help me lift those
incredibly heavy items into the cart and then again into the car and once again into the house. Who's going to remind me to put on my
seat belt? Or give me those 'just
becuz hugz'? Who would be willing to take over dog time when the ball is as slobbery as anyone could imagine and I just can't
stomach throwing it anymore? All of these things Tyler does for me and will now do the
equivalent for his lucky new teacher. I'm not sad that they are over, I'm happy they happened!
Tyler, Tyler, Tyler. Where do I begin? Like Karli he had a birthday a few months ago and he turned the magical age of five. Apparently at the age of five one isn't in so much need of their mother any longer. They magically become independent and resourceful. Learning new things and accomplishing great things all on their own. "Don't worry, Mom" Ty says, " I'll still let you help me with some things!" So when he calls for Mom and I come running just to see him standing there with one button left undone on his shirt, one button left just for me, I 
smile. In this moment he is letting me feel needed. How in the world can I willingly let my baby go off to school this fall. There will be no time to run "erins" together, no Mr. Incredible to help me lift those incredibly heavy items into the cart and then again into the car and once again into the house. Who's going to remind me to put on my seat belt? Or give me those 'just becuz hugz'? Who would be willing to take over dog time when the ball is as slobbery as anyone could imagine and I just can't stomach throwing it anymore? All of these things Tyler does for me and will now do the equivalent for his lucky new teacher. I'm not sad that they are over, I'm happy they happened!
3 comments:
Ty Ty you are growing up way to fast! I can't believe you are already starting school! It has been so much fun watching you learn and grow! We love you!!!!
-Mike, Jess, and Austin!
I remember when I met Tyler... He was only a week old! Time definitely seems to move faster the older we get! :)
So true. I can't believe my Abbie is going to leave me this fall too. It makes me sad and happy at the same time! We will just have to let Ellie be our entertainment while all the other kids are at school. :)
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