After school today, The Boy went outside to play. The Bear went downstairs to do his own thing and The Princess was still doing homework. There was no whining about wanting someone else to go out with him. He just went outside to play. I was preoccupied with second grade math homework when the phone rang. It was my neighbor and I immediately looked out the window to be sure that The Boy was ok since I was admittedly not really watching what he was up to. But he was fine... in fact my neighbor had called to tell me that if I didn't have a picture of the day yet, then I should get my camera. The Boy was playing a full soccer game all by himself, including cheering for himself. He was taking corner shots and throw ins and going for goals and pumping his fists when he made the shot. I love that the kids play together, but I love when they find something to do on their own too. Eventually The Bear went outside too and they played together and had fun. But this moment (that I might have missed if I didn't get a heads up phone call..:-)) was a special one....he is growing up - That seems to be the theme this week with my baby turning 6 (a "two hands birthday" to steal from a friend whose son also just turned 6). He is growing up and can go outside by himself and find something to do and have fun.
That all being said, I think it's cool that Project 365 has now reached beyond the members of this household. I have mentioned before how both the kids and My Wonderful Husband make suggestions for pictures. Now, with suggestions coming from friends/neighbors I realize that the adage that says "It takes a village" can also apply to Project 365. :-) So thanks to my fellow "villager" I got a really cool pic and didn't miss this moment.
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