Tonight is the end of the year 5th and 6th grade student council dance... That means the first dance for my Austin. Seems like only yesterday, I was dropping Ethan off for the same occasion. I must admit... I shed a tear or two on the way home.
Austin is a pretty laid back kid. Hasn't talked about it much and doesn't have a "date" (thank the lord). I am sure he will have a great time with his buddies, eat a lot of snacks, and come home sweaty and wore out, just like Ethan did.
This is the beginning of a whole new set of "firsts" for Austin. Thankfully, I have been, or am currently going through, the same things with Ethan. That makes it a little easier. Still, these are my babies, and with every passing "first", they need me a little less. Scary.
My boys are growing up way to fast. I am trying really hard to savor these moments. Tonight, as I watch him walk away from me for his first dance in the multipurpose room,... try as I might... I am sure I won't be able to help but think about the fact that one day... I will be watching him walk away from me once again.... to his "first dance"... in a reception hall.
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Long time listener, first time caller.... Ok, I am already dreading the "empty nest syndrome" that will happen in 5 short years!! That brought it much closer to realization!! WOW!!
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