"All by myself!"

These are Kaleb's favorite words these days. I try to help him get dressed..."no Mommy, I can do it ALL BY MYSELF."

I try to brush his teeth..."no Mommy, I can do it ALL BY MYSELF."

I try to put him in his car seat..."no Mommy, I can do it ALL BY MYSELF."

Get the picture?

I should be happy that he is trying to become more independent. That's the goal, right? I mean, I guess I can't do it all for him forever.

...but, I'm just not ready to let him go that much yet.

The only comfort I have is that when he is tired, he still yells "Mommy, Mommy! I need you!"

...sigh