Fly Away

Yesterday morning as I reminded Noah that he had school today.

He looked at me with disgust and said "Again"

I responded with a "Yup, you go to school everyday that daddy goes to work"

His face lit up and he said "Mom, I'm becoming a Man"

When we arrived at school, I asked if he wanted me to walk him up to the building.

He responded "Mom, I am 5, Just drop me off and I will run"

I asked for a kiss and he responded and a hug and a kiss for good measure.

He hugged baby cause she will miss him to.

And climbed out of the car, hoisted his backpack onto his shoulders

With a huge grin on his face started walking through the gate and up to school

His exuberance and confidence made me proud

I was a bit choked up as I thought "fly away my little bird"