First ride to school

Samuel just left for school.  Why is this significant?  I'm sitting here writing this blog post, and Samuel is on his bike by himself.  I had to run after him to give him a hug and a kiss.  He was already on his way without a look back.  I either get a pat on the back for raising a confident and reliable kid who knows how to navigate the road and cars by himself (he is still riding on the sidewalk, but still, he has to cross multiple streets and LOTS of driveways) OR I'm the most negligent mother on earth.  I'm voting for the first one.  Proud and anxious at the same time.

That said, I texted a dad that I know who is always at drop off to ask him to tell me when Samuel gets there safe and sound :)