All Grown Up!

All grown up....that sums it up. My baby is all grown up. And by baby, I mean my first baby. When did this realization come to me? HMMMM..... was it when he entered middle school and would have to use a locker and remember his locker combination? Nope. Was it when I realized he liked girls by the "VERY EXPENSIVE" text messaging bill between him and a "FRIEND?" Nope. Was it when his foot grew from a 6 1/2 to an 8 in less then 6 months? Nope. HMMMM....was it when his voice began to crack this summer or when I noticed hair growing in places only "MEN" have hair? Nope. This realization came to me only today, when I had to take him to 7th grade football orientation. First of all for all you mothers who have sons and desire to play football, make sure your husband or some football knowledge person is available to go with him this day. The trying on of equipment and me his mother trying to tell him if it fit well or not was an adventure in itself. But fear not, Danny my niece's boyfriend came to the rescue and we did receive the "ok" from the football coaches.
So as I was saying, today I watched my "first born" growing up. No longer will his dad or I help him put on his equipment or at least put ALL those pads into his pants. There won't be any more opportunities for his dad to coach from the sidelines. Nope we'll be hollering and cheering from the bleachers. We won't take him to his games anymore. He'll travel with his team from now on. Ok hold on while I get my tissue. :)
As we were waiting for the coaches' meeting, I watched as he and his "click" of friends played basketball. I actually was tearing up just watching him. I just couldn't help from thinking where did the time go? It was only yesterday when him and his cousins were playing in their underwear in their Popo's swimming pool and yes that is a picture that's going in his year book. OH I can only hope and pray that me and his dad have taught him well and that he will make good choices as he continues to grow and becomes more independent. And to think I have to do this 2 more times. YIKES and yes I know....I haven't even gotten to graduation yet. :0