Mom to a boy becoming a man

When you are a mother to a boy on the verge of manhood it can be just as confusing to you as it is to him.  Maybe even more so.  Obviously, I'm no expert on this as my oldest is just starting his "transition".  He's actually been sporting some facial hair for over a year.  He had his first shave this past week.  WOW, that one was tough. He's not even a teen yet!  Every day, I see changes in him, he's growing up so fast. He talks to me about a lot of stuff that most boys probably wouldn't talk to their moms about.  Will he talk to me about THIS??  I have no idea.  It's scary to think he might but at the same time, I never want him to be embarrassed or ashamed to talk either.  This is all a part of growing up.  Growing up....... seriously wasn't he just a baby yesterday!  In life and especially as parents you go through "seasons".  We are definitely entering a new season, as our youngest is about to turn 8.  We don't have "babies" anymore.  Now it's really about raising them into the adults they will become.  It's an overwhelming responsibility.  But it's the most amazing blessing!