For some reason, when DS turned 8 in December, he decided he was grown up. He got rid of a bug in the bathroom on his own, he threw away his "blankie" and he informed me that he was going to be on his own in 10 years. Many things I ask him now are answered by, "Mom, I'm 8 now, come on!"

So, I am guilty of pampering my son...but I am going to ride the wave of his independence and stop myself. (If I can...!)

Nan