Basketball Game and Growing Up

Yesterday, Christopher stayed after school to watch the boys' basketball team play. Talk about a grown-up moment. A moment I realized he can do things such as stay after school and watch a game.

He saw the C team play and part of the B team before I came to pick him up.

I texted him to let him know I was at the front of the school. He texted back with "K were on r way."

He excitedly told me about going to the gym after school and waiting for the game to start. He paid $1 to get in and then bought some snacks.

He's at the point between a boy and a teenager -- pre-teen is the official name. To me it's he's between being a little boy who wanted me to be with him everywhere to a boy who wants to bravely try new things, but still tell me about where he is and what he does. I'm at the point of wanting him to be with me, but knowing he needs to explore and test his decision-making skills.

So far all choices have been A+. I hope he continues to get an A in the wise choice area.