Looking Up

I was looking at my eleven year old son yesterday and noticed he shot up again.  Honestly, I just don't know when this kid stops growing.  It seems every few weeks he is an inch or two taller.  But something was different this time. 

This time he wasn't just taller, he was taller than me.  

I knew this day was coming, I am only a petite 5'1" tall, 5'2" if I stand real tall with some shoes on.  I've also been preparing us both for this day since he was about 5 years old, reminding him that just because he gets bigger than me doesn't mean anything changes in this parent-child paradigm; I'm still the boss. 

But still.

Somehow I just wasn't ready for this shift.  While I'm not quite looking up to him just yet, that day is coming. 

And soon. 

If someone has the secret for slowing down time, this mom would appreciate it greatly.  My kids are literally growing before my eyes and I'm just not ready for it all.