My boy has gone and grown up!

Elijiah has had some big changes this year, his brother to name one...kindergarten next week will mark another one. I dont know why, but for me this is a HUGE milestone. Granted most all of his friends started school last year and we all know that he was more than ready, but with a November birthday he had to wait another year. All this has gotten us is a more know-it-all, bossy, dictator around our house. Oh he is as sweet as ever, but he knows everything. You cant tell him something that is contrary to his beliefs. When he asks a question its not to get an answer, he already knows. Its just confirming if YOU know. And if you tell him one thing and he doesnt believe it( even it its the truth), he will rail in to you about why its not and why his answer( therory) whatever, is the right answer. So in all reality there is no challenging Elijiah. This was endearing for a little while. My child who loved reading geography books, and all non-fiction stories to get facts. Bedtime stories? Not for my child any more. He likes "chapter" books.

So realizing that school is on the horizon Im equally THRILLED that someone will be able to teach him something he doesnt already know, and incredibly sad that my baby is no longer a baby. There is this precious time from birth to kindergarten that is YOURS as a parent. You influence them more than any other, and there is a love there that is undefineable. However once they go to school??? Im down on the list of priorities. Other influences, people, friends will have significant impact. Stuff I dont want him learning he will learn. Questions - will he be nice to those less fortunate, or the "weird" kids. Will he do what I hope he will and befriend those that are needing friends? The world of school and divisions and religion and everything that will go on that I have no control over Im terrified of. I want to keep Elijiah safe from heartache and the envitable pain of school age kids. And most of all Im amazed that he is going to school next week.

WHERE did the time go???