Becoming Independent

Colten is pretty independent and has been for as long as I can remember. Carter can be. At times.. Like running away from me at the park. He thinks its hilarious. However, they switch every now and then.. It can be hard to keep track. Since about 18 months old Carter has been very attached to me. He always wants Daddy too but I'm guessing since he spends all day every day with me I might be slightly more a priority ;) sorry Marty! Just kidding. If he has Mommy he wants Daddy and if he has Daddy he wants Mommy.. Anyways at 18 months Marty and I were so happy to be able to take them to nursery on Sundays so that we could attend our church meetings. Only it didn't go quite as smoothly as we thought it would. Colten loved it!! Though he loves us of course, he was more than happy to say "see ya later" and run off to go play with new toys and new friends! Carter loathed nursery. As soon as we'd say we're going to nursery he'd try to run as far as he could from that room. He didn't like the fact that Daddy and I were leaving him.  It was heartbreaking. It wasn't just a quite cry either it was a loud screaming with lots of tears cry and sometimes even before we had closed the door. He just knew what was coming and did all he could to get us to stay. It has made the last 6 months difficult at church. Especially with Marty's new calling. He has to be to his meetings so that means I get to take care of Carter bug and try and convince him that nursery is really great. 

I don't know what happened but a week ago Sunday he let me leave after an hour. He for about 2 seconds the leaders said. He had a blast and was totally fine. It was such an accomplishment! I made sure to give him a treat for being so good in nursery. He seemed proud of himself and kept asking for more treats. This last Sunday I stayed for a total of 10 minutes he didn't cry once the leaders said and was absolutely perfect. The nursery leaders were so proud and so are Marty and I!!! 

I know its only happened two Sundays now but I am so proud of my little guy (and of Colt too). Though it is sad because it makes you feel as though he doesn't need you anymore. Fortunately, he reminds me all throughout the day that he does still need his Mommy as does Colt and I absolutely love it.