You were turning 21 and he was 54. His little boy was growing way to quickly.

You were visiting for holiday from college and Roland was choking back tears. How were you growing up so fast? Yesterday you were taking your first steps in the kitchen and now you moved out, had a job, and going to big boy school.

You notice his slightly saddened face and ask: "you okay dad?"

He nods and rubs his eyes trying to remove the tears. "You're just.. I dunno.. older now."