Ah kids...
I am blessed to have two great kids. B1 is finishing up her senior year and B2 is in his freshman year. B1 is taking a class at our community college and is getting ready for college next year. We are praying that she is ready and will be going to Florida for Music.
B2 is more excited about Driver's Ed.
They have been so supportive of me in school and have been busy trying to do housework and chores to aid in the running of the house. Sometimes I wonder how it happened that they "get it" and help out. Why am I surprised? I have no idea why though.
There is still so much to do though. B1 has struggled with math and will not graduate unless she passes the college math course. It seems like an uphill battle, always. I have been pondering why my children are slow to grow up and become independent. I think sometimes the lack of me allowing them to run off to this and that and go with anyone, has led them to be more home bodies. We have been very careful how they spend their time, but with that, they have not had much opportunity to create their own way as of yet. While other kids are hanging around, mine are at home for movie night with us. I do not mind at all. It is just that I need to find ways to help them develop their independence and personal responsible decision making.
Again, I am just pondering. I am thankful that we all have such a good relationship.
Again, I still am waiting for the other "shoe" to drop and it all falls away. Why do I have to assume such rebellion. Many years ago, someone told me that all kids do not need to rebel, but I still have my doubts. I think rebellion also can take many forms and I pray that my children can exercise their independence in positive and healthy ways that stretch them and cause them to grow more in their own relationship to God and self.
Any thoughts?
3 comments:
Hi, Girlie! So good to see a pic of the kids. Congrats to B1 going to FL for college! Nate didn't do so well on PSAT's and I'm about to get the book to help take the SAT's (any advice?)
Mike's driving with us in the passener seat now. Yet I can still clearly see him and B2 in first grade Sunday School class. It's whizzing by, eh?
I know the "shoe" feeling, but I think I am beginning to relax when it comes to Baby number one. She is such a good hearted and hard working woman, and now one of my dearest friends. The only rebellion I see in her comes when she perceives anyone criticizing her family. She is so fiercely loyal, and ready to fight. So funny to see myself in her, though I have managed to grow so mellow and unwilling to scrap. It is such a blessing to be able to pour into her and encourage her in her young marriage, the way I never had for myself. I feel her road is a little less bumpy, and she feels continually upheld in love. So life is hard and it bangs you around, but you can always run home and b*tch to Mama.
oh my word, cheryl (It's me, nobdy's "baby number one")! I had no idea you had a blog until mom told me this morning! How exciting! Your two young ones (who are all grown up now!) look and sound amazing! I'll definitely be keeping in touch. :-] Have a great day!
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