He's going to be 10

If I had a magic wand or a genie in a bottle, I would want to make time slow down!  This crazy thing is happening in our family....you are getting older...FAST!  I still remember sleeping in your room just to hear you breathe, I remember cuddling on the couch after you just took a bath (smelling so yummy).  I remember waking up back to back in the bed because you would sneak in with me.  Now I don't read bedtime stories to you, you are into your big books, I drop you off at practices to only pick you up when its over, I don't help you in the tub because you take showers and I don't go back with you at the dentist.   This is getting to be to much and it needs to stop.

I so bad want to be your biggest cheerleader, the one who is always on your side, the kind of parent that knows the right things to say and the right ways to comfort, when to hold your hand, when to lead and when to walk behind. One of the hardest parts of being a parent is knowing I can't and I won't always be right or do the right thing. The sad part for me, is you are growing older and wanting me to cheer quieter, and hold your hand less. I walk behind more than I walk in front these days.   You are pushing for independence while I still want to hold you tight and keep you small. 

I am so proud of you Tyler Bret! 
You are going to be 10 years old.  DOUBLE DIGITS!

The last year has been so fun.  You are becoming a young man.  You want so bad to have more responsibilities, chores, and left alone (which is slowly happening).  You want to build, create and explore.  You still love your sports and your kindle....but you want to be outside and be included in projects too.   I can't wait to start the garden with you this year.
 
I LOVE YOU TYLER BRET.