Now We Are Six

I love A A Milne. Winnie the Pooh is one of the sweetest collections of tales about growing up. Few people actually read his other works (or actually read Winnie the Pooh vice watching it in cartoon form). But my mom sent me the whole series that had once been mine. Anthony and I are reading, "Now We Are Six." It is a good way to start his 6th year.

I cannot believe that he is six. Everyone said that the time would pass quickly...and it has. Worse, it seems to be speeding up. Each day he seems to find a new independence. I am both proud and sad as I watch him grow into a young boy. It seemed so improbable given his start.

He was so frail in those first few months. Now he is anything but. He prides himself on being strong. His imagination makes smile. But he is also very grounded in reality reminding me that 'no mom, that is not real.' I love it!!! So, while I miss the small cuddly infant who needed me so. I also celebrate the boy he is becoming...strong, independent, compassionate, and adventurous.

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