Oh goodness, my son is becoming a young man. Not literally, this very second, but the signs are clear. And the times i spend with him, away from the girls, make it even more obvious.
He's always had his own interests and opinions, but everything he does and says is so very him these days. His number one aspiration is to become a conservationist. He's so intelligent that even the most oblivious adults rarely talk down to him anymore. He's so tall that the top of his head reaches my shoulder when we stand side-by-side. He'll still hold my hand like a little boy, but he hardly looks like a child beside me. He is my constant helper; when he's not keeping the peace between his sisters, he is carrying groceries or choosing the best gift for a relative (something he's very intuitive about), or reminding me of everyone's favorite snacks. The girls will help with these things too, but Ryvre simply knows what needs to be done, and does it without comment.
He will be 9 in 22 days. Nine.
When he was born, many people told me he would grow up fast. They weren't kidding.
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I remember talking to him at the Open House and he was very smart and articulate for his age.
It kind of makes you proud as well as sad when you see how grown up your kids are becoming.
amazing to watch them grow, isn't it?! Mine will be 9 in just a few weeks. Hugs to you.
Kimba
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