Life With Boys: Independence

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by Renae Chiovaro on October 16, 2012

A year ago, Capt. M was a shy boy who said no more than 10 words to his Kindergarten teacher the whole year. He has always been strong willed, yet quiet and shy. In new situations he usually hangs back until he feels comfortable.

That all has changed… 

Capt. M was invited to a birthday party last week. He has known this boy for two years now but we have never been to his house. I asked Capt. M if he wanted me to stay at the party (as I usually do) or if he wanted to be dropped off. Without hesitation Capt. M shouted out “MOM! Pleeease drop me off! I want to be a big boy.”

So I did just that, I dropped off Capt. M for the first time at a party. He couldn’t wait until I left- telling me “Mom you can go now?” when I was just in the driveway.

He was confident, talkative and independent.

Half my heart was filled with joy for his new found confidence while the other half sank. My little boy is growing so fast! He took me off guard with his need for independence.

For all of you mom’s and dad’s out there that have shy children, take note that there will be a time when they blossom. One day they will be reserved and the next they are ready to leap on their own two feet!

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Renae Chiovaro

Renae is a married working mom of two handsome boys. She works as a registered dental hygienist by day and blogs here at How to Have it All by night. She enjoys cooking from scratch, working in her vegetable garden and functional training.

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Comments

  1. Lora says:
    October 16, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    The do grow up fast: treasure all of the moments.
    My son is also very shy and as an only child then he has always been with me. The hardest for me was when my Son when on his first camping trip with Scouts: it was raining, severe thunder storms, cold and I knew he was in the weather with only a tent (good leaders I know and trusted) but he thrived on the exprience and I also survived.
    Some times our jobs as parents are very hard but its necessary (process of letting then try new things and problem solve): I see too many adults that can’t and don’t take care of them selves.
    Take care of your self and your family.

    • Renae @How to Have it All says:
      October 16, 2012 at 8:28 pm

      Hi Lora,
      Thank you for the comment today and sharing your story about the scouting trip. They do grow so fast! You are so right, it is a necessary learning process for all of us. Have a great night!