Well, the time has come now to allow our oldest to spread his wings. I thought I had done that, but I was informed that I have not. How does a mother go about doing that? I have no idea. Does it mean not to care if they eat breakfast? How about keeping them in check on the things of life? I am not sure of the process of letting go, this is my first time. I surely don't want to be the type of mother that drives her kids nuts with all of her antics. I am going to try extra hard not to do that.
Today I am working hard to not be the mom of a teen, but a mom of a young man. I may need some help in that area. Any hints you may have will be greatly appreciated. Some of the hints I have received are things such as; don't hoover over him, don't call every day, don't sing him to sleep, don't go and rescue him.....unless he needs money!
I don't know, I hear the empty nest is a good thing, so far it is not my favorite part of life but I know it will get better with time. I feel so old. Well, I need to go get the walker ready, I have to take a kid to school! :)
Monday, October 15, 2007
Friday, October 12, 2007
Life
Life.....
Can get you down sometimes,
Can be tough, hard and somewhere in between.
Life.....
Can be joyous and fulfilling, even in the times of trial.
Is worth it all; the good and the bad, the happy and the sad.
Yesterday was a tough day for us as a family. Again, we were faced with having to bind together and get through. We did it. Today we awoke to a gorgeous cool and sunny day, a day God planned for us to experience. What joy! Tomorrow will come, but today is here.
I have praised the Lord for the day, and also for the struggles; I know they are here to make us stronger in many ways, but mostly my faith. The struggles are nothing compared to struggles of many, but they are struggles none the less. No one is dead, or sick......only tired.
I have a choice to make today. I am choosing to not let the circumstances determine my mood, nor will it determine the character I will exhibit. I am reminded that a person's true character is revealed when life becomes tough. I am going to try today to allow my character shine past the difficulties.
Today I am choosing to smile......
are you?
Can get you down sometimes,
Can be tough, hard and somewhere in between.
Life.....
Can be joyous and fulfilling, even in the times of trial.
Is worth it all; the good and the bad, the happy and the sad.
Yesterday was a tough day for us as a family. Again, we were faced with having to bind together and get through. We did it. Today we awoke to a gorgeous cool and sunny day, a day God planned for us to experience. What joy! Tomorrow will come, but today is here.
I have praised the Lord for the day, and also for the struggles; I know they are here to make us stronger in many ways, but mostly my faith. The struggles are nothing compared to struggles of many, but they are struggles none the less. No one is dead, or sick......only tired.
I have a choice to make today. I am choosing to not let the circumstances determine my mood, nor will it determine the character I will exhibit. I am reminded that a person's true character is revealed when life becomes tough. I am going to try today to allow my character shine past the difficulties.
Today I am choosing to smile......
are you?
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