How You Know Your Child is Growing Up

WHEN HE....
..says, "Mom I Love You" when you walk into a room.

...takes care of his responsibilities with little to no coaching from you.

...shows compassion for other people.

...decides to go to bed early because he knows he needs his sleep.

...chooses salad over fries.

...needs you because he just does.

...says thank you for something you have done a million times before.

...shows sympathy towards a friend that loses their father almost at the point of empathy.

...starts answering your questions with more than one syllable.

...thinks of others before himself.

..becomes the leader of righteousness.

...tries to call you more than once to get you a message.

...chooses the right and is able to explain exactly why in the moment to a friend.

...starts calling you mommy again in front of his friends.