This season of life is full of simplicity predictability normalcy it’s a little boy about to turn 4 who asks Mama to play with him and read him the same books over and over again birthday party planning, holiday coordinating co parenting changing, his stubborn side showing, refusing to eat meals and pushing as far as he can but also so so sweet when he tells me “Mommy, you’re beautiful” “Mom I want a hug” “Mom will you sit by me?” toddler talks and stuttering over his words because he can’t get them out fast enough Sesame Street on repeat and little boy jokes daycare drop offs and after work pick ups bedtime routines and storybooks Single child syndrome, center of attention this season of life is so simple motherhood now is like holding onto the baby things while also helping him do the big boy stuff, independence blossoming I always wondered when we would get here past the diaper days the breastfeeding the restless nights and teething it’s all so bittersweet My only baby maybe my only baby through ***** ups and scoldings he still wants to hold my hand and be carried by Mama this season of life is all about childhood for an almost 4 year old little boy