It's that kind of confidence and independence we want for our children right? After all that's the job we signed up for or at least my interpretation of it. We have always been parents first (vs wanting to be his friend) and I know there were times when we were more strict than other parents, especially in HS. On the other hand, we also accepted that as he grew into adulthood, the pendulum would begin to shift and we wanted him to be equipped with the skills to make his own good decisions because he knew they were good decisions. It's more fun than I thought seeing that take place and it means the world to us that we have the kind of relationship where he wants to spend time with us.
All of this introspection reminded me of this quote which I think sums up our whole parenting journey and my mood today. So I made it into a chalkboard printable.
Can anyone else relate?
5 comments:
I can only imagine this day at this point...but it makes me smile to hear you write about College Boy and how proud you are. Being a parent first is so important (vs. being a friend first)...and your situation is proof positive!
Oh Yes. I can relate. I have watched the same things with my oldest and now my middle daughter. It seems the transition time is the hardest, that time when they are "almost there". And then, suddenly you realize they made it. Such a blessing...to watch them grow up.
Thanks for sharing!
Always. Although my college boy is in his junior year, it is still odd at times to have this empty house. Hence...I'm off to make cookies. It helps to keep busy.
So sweet, Carol! Right now we can't get my 4 yr old NOT to interact too much with our servers. lol! But I know that will change soon, and while I want time to slow down, I'm excited to see how he blossoms into a young man. I love this print!
I can sooo relate! I was on vacation last week and got a text from my daughter telling me it was WW27 with her in laws and she wished I was home. Made me feel very wanted and loved.
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