Well, I am officially almost unemployed - my little guy's last day is tomorrow. I really tried hard to be brave and not to cry. I say that with a grin. I knew it would hit me - hard. What's not to love about Nate? (That's his name - hope his mom doesn't mind that I've put that in the blog).
We were walking Roxy this morning - part of our usual routine - and Nate usually holds the leash (also part of our routine). Roxy got caught up in the leash and Nate said "Uh-oh - Roxy is over and under" - I laughed and laughed. I'll miss those funny little Nate-isms. Those are one of my favourite things about him.
Something else I love about Nate...and I caught this the first week we spent together. He loves routine and repetition. Our first day we made Jell-o, played Hullabaloo and danced to some great songs! He wanted a repeat the next day. So that's what we did. And so it went from week to week - throwing in some new stuff to keep it exciting and also having some old stuff to keep it steady.
So, I made a photo book for Nate and his mom and called it "Hangin' with Nate" - a little momento of our journey over the past 6 months. I hope they like it.
And today, I was honoured to get him ready for his graduation. We ironed his shirt, buttoned it up, put on the pants and tie and combed the hair. And not to forget, a little Superman cologne (thanks for that Ben). Ben saw Nate all fancied up and gave a whistle (yes, that whistle) and Nate laughed. Me too.
Out for pictures - all my graduates get their picture taken in our garden. Well wouldn't you know it? I started crying (and I am a little now too!) and gave him a big hug and told him I'll miss him. He said "I'll miss you too". Now if that isn't the nicest thing that a 6 year old can say to you! I meant something to this little guy. I was important in his life - and I hope that he always takes a little piece of that with him in his heart.
Go forward Nate - you are wonderful!
Keep smiling!
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