Yesterday marked the unofficial end of summer in our house as the kids went back to school. Neither were too thrilled about this, but off they went. And by the time they got home, both had had pretty good days at school. I'm so proud of them, and so very melancholy at the same time. Both are growing up faster than I care to think about.
I still tend to look at Rotten1 as a young child, immature and irresponsible. And he's not. He's becoming a young man who is much more responsible and thoughtful than I usually give him credit for. He's my baby, without a doubt. And I have to learn to stop treating him like he's 5. I just don't want to admit that my baby is 10 and in fifth grade. As for Rotten2...*sigh* She, too, is growing up. She's still not very responsible....at least, not when I'm around. Probably because I still do way too much for her. And for her brother. But away from me, she's a young lady who normally remembers her manners and doesn't act like her brother is the scum of the earth. Much of the same can be said for Rotten1.
They grow up so fast. So very freaking fast. And I'm so proud of how wonderful they both are. I just don't want to admit that they are on their way to becoming independant, thinking, knowledgable, respectful people.
My babies. No matter how old they are.
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They grow up way too fast. I look at DD lately and can't figure out how she got so old on me.
The worst part is when they get to the age where you very vividly remember being that age; like middle school and high school.
I agree with Puffy. Walking around with DD Monday, figuring out her locker combo and where all her classes are for 7th grade. Gah! It was like I was in junior high again.
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