Every weekday, I wake up around 5:30. This gives me the opportunity to do my morning routine: catch up on the news, make oatmeal for breakfast, and do my stretches. On weekends, I am cursed with waking up at the same time, but I am often joined by Nicholas who rises early, too.
Part of the reason Nicholas wakes up is because he is allowed to do screen time beginning at 7 AM. However, he also uses the time between waking up and screens to work on his homework. We never have to remind Nicholas to do his work, and he is surprisingly organized when it comes to his assignments. I give Arbor all the credit for that.
This morning Nicholas showed me his latest assignment to discuss Islam and the rise of Islamaphobia in our world. He had written an outline of what he hoped to cover and had already come up with a nice topic sentence: "There are many misunderstandings about Islam, and Islamaphobia is on the rise." I cannot recall what my seventh grade writing assignments were, but I can assure you they did not have the seriousness and social relevance of Nicholas' latest one.
I am amazed by how much this boy is growing and changing everyday. However, one thing remains constant: Nicholas is still my best friend, and I cannot get enough of him. I will be sad the day he leaves me. Until then, I will cherish each day - and especially my Saturday mornings - with my guy.
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