Growing Up

I just got back from my lunch break. Today was my oldest's first elementary school field trip. Actually, it's a day of "firsts": first time going to school for a full day, first time on a school bus, first time on a field trip without one of us.

I had to work today, since it's Easter this weekend - lots of preparation going on at the church today. But my boss and coworkers were totally cool with me taking a longer lunch, so I met up with his class at the park to eat lunch.

While there, I observed several things: 1) being a kindergarten teacher takes a special gift - a gift which I do not possess; 2) my kid loves his teacher and classmates; 3) suddenly, my baby has become a kid.

My son is becoming more independent. It makes me happy and sad. I hope we're doing a good job raising him...regardless, he's growing up.