Growing up soooooo fast!

The other day Ethan decided he was old enough that he could walk to the bus in the morning by himself. It is down the street, close enough that I can see him, but far enough that I had to think about it for a minute. I decided that he was right, as long as he crossed the street right in front of the house so I could be sure it was safe. Of course I had to take a picture. He is getting less and less cooperative with the whole camera thing. The after school drop off spot is further down the street, so I pick him up in the afternoon. When I asked if he wanted to do it again the next day, he said no. When I asked why not, he answered that it was because he liked to give me big hugs before getting on the bus. I wonder how long that will last? Anyway, the next norning, he decided it was ok to hug me in front of the house and walk by himself again. There is another boy that gets on the bus there, so he has company while waiting. He is growing up so fast.