I've shared that our great friends, the Z family, have joined the neighborhood. They are (stay with me here) right behind us and down an empty lot. So, the kids cut through the back yard across a little bit of the back neighbor's yard, hike through the empty lot (that seldom gets mowed) and arrive at the property line of our friends. We've done this quite a few times as a family and Little Lion has made it home from there just fine alone.
Yesterday, after getting home from our Operation Christmas Child shopping, I suggested that Little Lion go see if M could play. Much to my surprise, he asked if Little Pumpkin could go with him! I guess if you stay with her . . .
My little ones venturing out on their own! WOW, that was a feeling I don't remember having before. Not sad, not scared, just surprised I guess; they are growing up! I think sometimes when we as moms are with them all day, everyday, we miss the gradual growth. Then one day it just amazes you like never before.
Just another glimpse of Little Lion melting his Mommy Lion's heart again! I'm praying for that special Little Girl out there ~ she is just not ever going to be able to understand how much love that Little Lion will have for her! Much like my feeble grasp of the abundant love Daddy Lion has for me ~ Little Lion is learning from the best!
Little Lion is so sweet. What a great big brother.
ReplyDeleteI won't pretend I'm not jealous that they're walking to the Z family's house and not ours... :-)
Now you have come to an understanding why we had the ceremony with cutting Apron Strings
ReplyDeleteat your wedding party dinner the night before the wedding. It is all about growing pains. The day you give Little Lion away will be the hardest ever. We prayed for that special little girl too. God answered our prayers (as He will yours}and gave us a wonderful Daughter-in-Law like you to give him away to. Grandma Lion.
Awe..how cute! We want them to grow up and then when they do we are sure we're ready. Little Lion is truly blessed to have you and Mark as his parents.
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ReplyDeleteWow, how amazing is that.
ReplyDeleteI love that he is such a great big brother! I think it is awesome you have such great friends close by that the kids can walk to play with as well. You are such a good mom. The milestones just keep coming from here. Great job Mommy Lion, you have beautiful kids.
How amazing. The growing up process can be great and a little painful for all. Your kids sounds like great kids with lots of love. Way to go.
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