Little Man

He's growing up too fast. Almost 10 and already his own unique person. Ten years ago I was just pregnant. Unaware of the journey ahead. Of course you think you know what it will be like...you make plans, discuss how you will parent, say, "I'll never do this or that." And then he comes with his feet hitting the ground, already running, barely catching a breath with each new chapter. And all those, "I'd never do this' and that's" come whispering back to you and you are humbled that you've even made it this far. They grow up mirroring back to you all of your flaws and mistakes, yet all the love you have emptied yourself of. It is just painfully yet beautifully that way, watching your son grow up to be a man.