Today, the little boy I have been watching after left to go overseas and spend time with his parents.

I’m sad.

I’ve known him for a year. Watched over him since the day he was introduced to this world. Watched as he learned to roll over, crawl, and take his first steps. He’s learning his first words now.

I’ll miss him.

I had an opportunity to go. I passed on it so I could stay and be a grown up.

This sucks.