Milestones

It's funny how, sometimes, as an older dad, I get to thinking about raising a child at my age; how long he'll remain a child, how long he'll remain in need of his dad.  Certainly there are times when it seems he will be in need forever.  And then, like today, there are times when it seems like he's already on his way out the door.

On a day when my nineteen year old daughter comes home all excited about purchasing supplies for her new apartment as she prepares to start her second year at U of M, my four year old takes off on his two wheeler, sans training wheels, for the first time. I guess it's just another reminder: Pay attention.  The ride is short, one way, and single excursion only. But, man, what a ride!