Independence Day
2007
There used to be a time when I would help Jalen (my little cousin) to clean himself when he’d go into the restroom. Heck, it took forever to get him potty trained. He was nearly 3 years old before he got potty trained (blame his parents). But now that he’s 4 years old, and I guess he’s gained some type of independence overnight.
After spending a month with one of his grandmothers, then a week with the other grandmother, Jalen has come back a man. When he excused himself the other day to go potty, I got up to accompany him to the bathroom. I figured I’d do my same routine and make sure that he’s cleaned himself and assist him in washing his hands, but this time he stopped me at the bathroom door.
He said, “Nikki, I got this,” and slammed the bathroom door in my face. It kinda took me aback. My little man is growing up. Which is a good thing, but I wasn’t expecting it so soon.
Oh, and speaking of Jalen, his mom is pregnant again……….with a 5th child. Also another boy. This will make 5 boys and both she and her husband are under the age of 25. Jesus wept.
Jalen doing his Simba routine
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