I read my friend Jenny's blog about her "independent" son and it has reminded me of my "independent" son who has been "maturing" overnight from 6 years old to 16!
It must be the transition to age 7 and going to 1st grade, but Tristram has been very "grownup" lately. He doesn't feel the need to associate with his family most of the day, he doesn't ask permission to run around the farm or go with grandpa unless we hound him and he likes to debate the validity of every punishment and our parenting rights / skills. AAAACCCCKKKK!
Needless to say we have equiped him with a firefly cell phone which allows us to reach him on the farm when he is with grandpa or on his 4wheeler. We also do a lot of "laying down the law" with him and restricting his activities if he chooses to have a "bad day" or whine about the rules. He is very grownup and helpful most of the time, but has gotten the idea that he is too old to follow the "baby" rules. Well, I guess growing up has ups and downs. It will get better soon (i hope).
chanel.
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The cell phone is a great idea for you guys! I can just see Tris running around the farm exploring with his grandpa. Tristram definitely has an independent personality!! We miss that!
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