So I have a dilemma with  myself. Every morning during the week my son Chase wakes up early (usually 6ish), actually he wakes up this early everyday, but during the week he wakes up, gets himself dressed, eats breakfast, brushes his teeth and patiently waits for his sleepy mom to arise and take him to school. I find myself feeling guilty that he has spent almost an hour up by himself doing all these things and he's only 7 years old. But then I feel proud at the same time. He's responsible and is learning to do things on his own. And he does not like to be late which makes me really proud! So my dilemma is should I feel guilty or proud? Perhaps a little of both. I will let him continue to do all these things every morning, but attempt to pull myself out of bed a little earlier so that I can spend a few extra minutes just being somewhat awake in case he needs me.

 As I watch him run up to the school everyday (because he no longer wants to me to get out and walk him to the gate), I wish that I could push pause. The end of another school year is upon us and my big boy will be in second grade. Where does the time go? Enjoy your kiddos as much as you can because time passes so quickly...