Last day of winter recess

Well today is Nicky's last day of winter recess. He did get two extra days than the rest of his class. Four days before Christmas, I woke up to the sound of Nicky barking like a seal. Yes it was the croup. With his asthma going on crazy this year, I decided to listen to my mommy gut feeling and keep him home for the two days before winter recess. Of course, when one child gets sick, they all get sick. Thankfully we had our trusty Nebulizer on hand, and allergy medicine. As I am typing this right one, Nicky no longer sounds like a seal, and the little girls are doing well on their antibiotics. It was nice to have Nicky home for awhile. I enjoyed hanging out with him. Of course he became bored rather quickly, but it was fun to have him home. Tomorrow he will wake up, have breakfast and get ready to go to go school. I'm glad he is excited to go back, but I'm also a little sad. Nicky is growing up. He is already in first grade, and he is doing amazing. I am so proud of all his academic accomplishments, but I also realize he is no longer a baby. He s a big boy right now. I truly do look forward to what the future holds for Nicky, and what he will become. But sometimes I wish I could have him stay the age he is right now. I know I know,that is selfish to say, but I miss my little doodlebug.