Any parent knows that you have to give your child some freedom to make their own mistakes, or as the old saying goes enough rope to hang themselves. I have found that giving that freedom gets harder the older your child becomes. My daughter became a licensed driver today and although I am very proud of her in some ways I wasn't ready for this. Soon it will be time to allow her to be the adult she is becoming, it's so hard to give them wings and then stand by and watch as they spread them and sore.
Today was very trying for me, I wanted to clip her wings and keep her my little girl, but instead I did what any good mom would do...I allowed her to fly. Leaving my fears simmer on the back burner I put a smile on my face, handed her the keys to her car and waved as she drove past me. My heart broke at the realization that she is no longer a little girl, she is now a young woman whom I have groomed and molded over the last 17 years. I am confident that I have done the best job I could, and though my job as a mom will never be done, I take pride in knowing that one day she will be a mom herself passing on the same knowledge I gave her.
To all the moms whom have been where I am now I say give your self a pat on the back, you have made it through the first of all the hardest moments as a mom. To those who have yet to experience this, when it's your turn take a deep breath and then loosen your grip..just a little. You never have to truly let go of your child, they will always come back to you, after all you are MOM!
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. Relax, enjoy, and know that you are more important than you might know.
Jane
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