Many of you may have heard about the 14 years d boy that was kidnapped (now found) in Toronto. I took time to have a convo with the boys to ensure that they don’t go with anyone or try to move close to anyone’s car. My focus was mainly on Aaron as I wasn’t sure how Samuel would retain the information.
Fast forward to today, the grandma at home called to let me know that Samuel left his school bag at home. I called his cell and his brother’s cell with no success. As I was in the process of trying to figure out my options I.e call uber delivery or something, the grandma called and told me that Samuel came back and he just walked out with the bag. I told the grandma to call him back but Samuel’s 1 step is like 10 steps for the rest of us….Samuel had dissapeared.
The boy’s school is about 10 minutes walk from the house with 3 side road crossing point (with no light) and couple of turns. I was so afraid of how he was going to make it back to school and all the what ifs. I immediately emailed his teacher to let me know if/when he arrives and I planned to call the school after bell rings to confirm his arrival. The time of waiting and hoping that the result is a positive one drove me insane.
Sure enough,his teacher emailed to let me know that he arrived back in school safely. For sure Samuel did not let Aaron know that he was leaving the school. I assume he realized his bag was missing and just made a decision to go back to get it
Samuel has never walked to and from school solo before. As much as I am eager to get home to have a discussion with him and his brother, i am amazed at how grown this little boy of mine has become. Am i ready to leave him to walk back and forth by himself daily? NOT YET, However, i can now have his brother fall back a little and allow Samuel to lead the way back
We are not where we want to me but today, Samuel unconsciously showcase one of our “small” victories even thou I almost lost my mind😂🤣