Celebrations and Reflections
Today is a special day in our life because my son was born 17 years ago today - we love birthdays and celebrating, and on his birthday I can't help always think of the day he was born and the feelings I felt on that day - excitement, nervousness, anticipation.
Being a teenager, he is at the age where all we get out of him are a lot of grunts and back-chat ... you know the challenging boundaries age ... but I couldn't be prouder on how this young man is turning out. He is empathetic, compassionate, kind, generous, strong (physically and mentally), humble, principled - shoo ... so many ...
We just need to work a bit on his independence, as he is totally comfortable to have everything done for him, and I for one know that I am not being a blessing to him if he is unable to do things for himself.
Amazing how we never stop being a work in progress in all areas of our lives.
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You did a great job! Our children are out of the nest, so to speak, and doing quite well on their own. Even so there were some starting problems. But again, what are parents for?
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I'm a big believer in teaching them how to fish. So we aren't feeding them the rest of our lives. he will be fine.
So am I ... which is why I am fully aware of needing to get on his independence quickly
Good job! He will be fine.