Seven Going on Too Fast

Lito turned 7 years old last week. And it is such a big milestone! Between last year and this year, he's becoming such an amazing person.

This year, he planned his party. He wanted to write his invitations, he wanted to pick his cake, he wanted to help decide on the food that will be served and for the first time, we suggested cash as a gift item for those that wanted to give him a present.

My intention was to help him with his math skills. He is learning the value of coins in first grade so I thought the timing was perfect. Well, I wasn't prepared for all the side effects that came with it! He wanted a wallet for his cash. My son has a wallet now! He wanted pictures to put into his new wallet ... and he even asked how he can get an identification card of some sort or credit card to put into his wallet, lol.

He wanted to buy his own toys and pay for it at the cash register. He wanted to go to the movies where they serve 'real food' and pay for his own food. He is growing up so fast! He even wanted to pay for his food at McDonald's; the cashier in the drive through looked so confused!

I looked back at his baby pictures and I can't believe how time flies. I know every parent says that, but being in the moment, it really does go by far too quickly. I am thoroughly enjoying every day, every moment, every learning opportunity (for them and for me), every smile, every kiss, every hug, every tear, every giggle, every snuggle, every single second ... they are all so precious!