Every one of my children's milestones have always left me with a mix of pride and heartbreak. Watching as they grow up is part of life but why does it hurt so much? Parenting is so bittersweet.
This milestone seems to feel more bitter than sweet. It's the last one of my son's childhood. SENIOR YEAR! He's excited for it but I'm an emotional wreck.
This morning he went in for his senior pictures. One casual, one formal for the yearbook and then the cap and gown. That's the moment it all felt so real. I can remember that anxious feeling in the pit of my stomach when it came to preparing him for kindergarten. Now, here we are into the 12th grade year where he's trying to figure out what college to attend, what major to study and how he's going to afford to do it all.
You remind me of myself when my three sons started hitting those milestones.
ReplyDeleteThere’s a saying, “a mother’s lot is defined by her tears" reflecting the deep emotional investment and the challenges we mothers face. As we navigate the joys and sorrows of raising our children to adulthood.
Go on and unload those emotions - it’s normal.
Thank you! I appreciate that so much. It is difficult and joyful all at ones.
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