A big milestone for…Mommy!
This has been a very big milestone weekend for me. My five years old son, Tyler, had his first sleepover at his cousin’s house, my sister’s house in my entry about (Decluttering your house).
I was apprehensive at first because this would be the first time he’s ever ever ever, did I say that already, ever been away from home :(. I’m not sure who’s more anxious, my son for being away from home the first time ever. Or me for having to let go of my son for one night the first time ever eventhough it’s only to my sister’s house!
Tyler was so excited to say the least, he didn’t even stop playing with his cousins to say goodbye to his siblings and me *double :(*!
As we got home I was too occupied, putting my other two cranky and very overtired children to bed, to call and check on Tyler, plus I knew he was in good hands. And before I knew it…I was out like a light!
On his way home the next day, my sister asked if he missed Mommy or not…he replied “just a little” but he missed Daddy! Oh how sad was I but at the same time happy that my husband has done his fatherly job well! My little boy is growing up so fast and I’m not sure if I like that feeling…of letting go *blowing my nose*.
But as I put him to bed tonight, he said to me “I missed you this much Mommy (he stretched out his arms as wide as he could)!” And I was almost in tears. My son did miss me afterall!! *happy grin*
I can’t imagine how it will be when he’s off to college, moving out, AND getting married *big wail*. You must think I’m such a protective mom, but I guaranteed you that my husband will be there next to me with silent tears! *still blowing my nose!*
I realize that this is the first of many milestones in our lives and I’m not sure if I like it or not. But I don’t think I have a choice. The best I can do is to put on my bravest face and be there for all of my children with lots of love and support.
Now I know how my parents really felt when their four children (out of five) went off to get married!
So my wish to all of you parents out there…enjoy every single moment of your children’s lives as if it were your last breath of fresh air. If your parents are still living, embrace and treasure them like a beautiful sand castle because you’ll never know when the wave will come in and sweep it away.
This has been a very big milestone weekend for me. My five years old son, Tyler, had his first sleepover at his cousin’s house, my sister’s house in my entry about (Decluttering your house).
I was apprehensive at first because this would be the first time he’s ever ever ever, did I say that already, ever been away from home :(. I’m not sure who’s more anxious, my son for being away from home the first time ever. Or me for having to let go of my son for one night the first time ever eventhough it’s only to my sister’s house!
Tyler was so excited to say the least, he didn’t even stop playing with his cousins to say goodbye to his siblings and me *double :(*!
As we got home I was too occupied, putting my other two cranky and very overtired children to bed, to call and check on Tyler, plus I knew he was in good hands. And before I knew it…I was out like a light!
On his way home the next day, my sister asked if he missed Mommy or not…he replied “just a little” but he missed Daddy! Oh how sad was I but at the same time happy that my husband has done his fatherly job well! My little boy is growing up so fast and I’m not sure if I like that feeling…of letting go *blowing my nose*.
But as I put him to bed tonight, he said to me “I missed you this much Mommy (he stretched out his arms as wide as he could)!” And I was almost in tears. My son did miss me afterall!! *happy grin*
I can’t imagine how it will be when he’s off to college, moving out, AND getting married *big wail*. You must think I’m such a protective mom, but I guaranteed you that my husband will be there next to me with silent tears! *still blowing my nose!*
I realize that this is the first of many milestones in our lives and I’m not sure if I like it or not. But I don’t think I have a choice. The best I can do is to put on my bravest face and be there for all of my children with lots of love and support.
Now I know how my parents really felt when their four children (out of five) went off to get married!
So my wish to all of you parents out there…enjoy every single moment of your children’s lives as if it were your last breath of fresh air. If your parents are still living, embrace and treasure them like a beautiful sand castle because you’ll never know when the wave will come in and sweep it away.
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