Super Heros & Independence

It is an indescribable feeling watching my little guy gain independence. While I know that he is still very dependent on me, and will be for a long time, I seem to be watching little bits of that dependence shed every day. It is one of those things that send my heart mixed signals. While I want Logan to need me forever and to stay cuddly, and innocent, and full of everything baby, I know that ultimately he will grow up and be independent (and I will love watching that too). It is a feeling that makes me want to cheer for him and cry with every new step.

One of my favorite parts of the day involves morning sippy cups full of warm milk. It is one of those times when I get to cuddle him. I get to just soak him in. Everything about him. I love this time more than anyone will ever know. Then he goes. and goes. and goes. all day. Then, after the long day of going is over, he cuddles up with me one last time before bed to enjoy a cup of warm milk again. The other night changed things up a bit. I don't know if he is learning that milk = bedtime or what, but he was not having it. He didn't want to cuddle. He wanted to run. He didn't want his milk, and he didn't want to sit in my lap. My heart broke just a little.

One thing that amazes me is watching him develop likes and dislikes that are unique to him. Foods that neither Dan or I like, new books that he all of the sudden wants to read 100 times in a day, his favorite teddy bear. One of these interests that is very much his own is his love for all things super hero. Before he was born, I thought that the super hero loving stage would be years down the road. I was thinking around the nine or ten year old range was when the love of all things super hero took place. He may still love it then, but it has certainly come earlier than I was expecting. He can not get enough and has loved batman for months now.

I guess what amazes me is that I don't think this love came from anything Dan or I did. We have bought him super hero things since he showed such interest, but up until then I don't think we had ever mentioned them. It is really all him. After he started showing interest of course, we got him a few super hero things. Then aunts, uncles, grandparents, and friends have all gotten him super hero related things. He has books, capes, clothes, slippers, toys, and so many other super hero paraphernalia. Lately, he has not wanted to take any of it off. He would be happy pretending to be batman every day. 

I am having so much fun watching his personality develop and his individuality become a little more obvious.