He's pretty self sufficient and he knows the rules. He's able to hold quite an interesting conversation with adults (as long as it's a subject matter that he chooses), he's developed a sense of humor and it's a great one and his attention span allows for extended activities. He doesn't have to ride in a car seat which saves a huge amount of time on logistics- the list goes on and on......
But sometimes, I get a glimpse of how close eight is to oh, maybe 13 or 18 and it scares me to death.
I mean seriously- he's a little kid.
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A little kid who likes rap music and contact sports and knows cuss words.
HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?????
Because I let him outside of the bubble, that's how.
How I rue the day.
Today on the way home from after care he was unusually quiet- so I asked him if all was ok.
His answer?
"I'm fine momma, I was just thinking hard about something".
Me: Oh, want to tell me about it?
Him: I was thinking that it was very interesting that all of the cuss words have four letters in them. Well, all except for the A word.
Me: (struggling to keep the car in my lane) Well, yes- most of them do have four letters.
Him: Are there any with more than four?
Me: (silently dying inside but trying to maintain an open and trusting relationship) There is one that has five, and you're right about the A word.
Him: Momma, I don't think there are any with five letters. Can you tell me that one?
Me: It's the one that starts with a B. Buddy, how come all the thinking about such bad words?
Him: I'm just thinking about stuff that I'll be able to do when I grow up.
I decided to stop asking questions while I was ahead.
Tonight when I tucked him in though....when looked so adorable in his pj's....and he snuggled in tight while I read him a chapter of our current book......that was pure heaven.
Sometimes I love that Cooper is eight.
2 comments:
sorry Cooper, there's no growing up on our watch!
I love that Cooper is Eight too! Can not believe that that sweet innocent little face knows cuss words.
Hope y'all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
joan
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