Growing up

I can't believe September is here....with that brings more new adventures for my family.  Aiden will start playing soccer next Saturday and begins Pre-K next Wednesday, through the YMCA.  Chris and I were hesitant about sending him to a different location this year, but finally agreed that it was the best placement, if for the sole reason that there will be swim lessons.  We have had him in 4 swim classes in the past 6 months and the only thing we can say with ease is that he has become comfortable enough to swim alone after about 15 minutes of coaxing on the steps or in the shallow end (with a bubble around him).  He still has a major, major fear about jumping in.  My anxiety always sets in when I see him begin to tighten up on the pool deck, and refuse to jump.  Chris, a past record holding swimmer (and that mentioned record is still held at his high school!), struggles each time he watches Aiden resist.  We just want him to be comfortable in the water, and know how to swim.  If it develops into something more, than we will be happy with that as well. 
Thankfully, his school offers swimming as part of the curriculum, each Monday.  While we are sad to not be there each week to watch his accomplishments, maybe if we are not there "watching" him, it might help him to become more confident. 
My baby is growing up.  Thinking about him going to school, swimming on his own, meeting new friends, makes me sad.  I can't believe he will be kindergarten next year.  Time goes so fast, and I try to cherish each moment as best I can.  I do admit though, he needs to go back to school.  He needs that socialization, so our dinner conversations will be more interesting than those we have had in the recent weeks.  He needs that structure, so I can have more structure again.  He needs friends his own age, so that he isn't constantly fighting with his sister.  He needs his time away from me, so that I can cherish the moments I have with him more.

I will add in a Friday Funny ~ since I have slacked the last few weeks.  I mentioned to him the other day how big he was getting, and he said "Mommy, don't worry, I won't ever leave you so you don't need to worry about that.  Even when I get married, I will never leave you".  OH BOY!