I've struggled a lot in the past with worries regarding my
parenting. I know that's nothing abnormal...most parents go through the
very same thing. I remember being pregnant the first time and thinking,
"how will I ever do this?" I had no idea how to be a parent. People
would tell me not to worry because in no time at all I would feel as if
I'd been parenting forever. I thought they were crazy but they were
right.
When it came time to send our oldest off to college, I was a mess.
"How would I ever be able to let go?" "How would he manage without me?"
People would tell me not to worry because in no time at all I would
realize that he was fine and that having him leave home was a very good
thing for both of us. I thought they were crazy but they were right.
When our second son left for college I was sad. My nest was getting
emptier. "What will I do once they're all gone?" "How will I occupy my
time?" People told me not to worry because the day would come when even
though I would continue to love them dearly, I would actually look
forward to them returning to college after being home for an extended period of time. I thought
they were crazy but guess what? Over Christmas break when I couldn't sleep due to
the constant flow of young adults through my house I finally realized
that...
THEY WERE RIGHT!
P.S. I still miss them like crazy when they're gone though...
