And then all of the sudden it happens. Without conversation, explanation or celebration, he silently retreats back to his old room. It is as if he never left. There is no hesitation, no fear and certainly no regret. He is even immune to the pleading from his little sister who generously shared her bed for over six months and isn't quite ready for him to move on yet.
He sits patiently in his bed reading his new, big boy chapter books while mom reads to his little sister and tends to her many ridiculous requests in the room next door. And then, when his turn has come, I sit on his bed and HE reads to ME. He tells me he loves me. He lets me wander out. And he goes to sleep.
In his room. In his bed. Alone.
And another page has turned...
He sits patiently in his bed reading his new, big boy chapter books while mom reads to his little sister and tends to her many ridiculous requests in the room next door. And then, when his turn has come, I sit on his bed and HE reads to ME. He tells me he loves me. He lets me wander out. And he goes to sleep.
In his room. In his bed. Alone.
And another page has turned...
1 comment:
it always amazes me that when they're ready to turn the page, they can do it on their own. they don't need to justify or explain anything to us, and it's just awesome and boggling to watch! so happy for Gage. Zuzu needs a huge stuffed puppy for her bed to warm the spot.
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