I Can Do It Mom -or- Indiana Jules!
Everyday Mommy on Jul 07 2008 at 8:27 am | Filed under: Everyday LoveBug
I’ve been in a rut. A motherhood rut. A rut that has lasted for six & a half years. It began when Johnny was born. I became a mother, thus the rut. I quickly became accustomed to all the things motherhood entails, from caring and feeding to burping and thinking for my child.
But, those days are coming to a close. It began when he learned to feed himself about 5 years ago. That was okay. I could let that one go. Then a few years ago he began dressing himself. Cute. Okay, that’s a good thing…right? Then he began brushing his own teeth, showering, combing his hair, putting his shoes on. My role was steadily shrinking. This is a good thing…I keep telling myself.
Today he leaves home. It’s his first VBS (Vacation Bible School) and he’s thrilled beyond words. I feel a giant milestone is barreling toward me like that boulder chasing Indiana Jones. It’s my first “drop him off and let him be his own person while I go home and pretend to do housework” experience.
Frankly, I’m not ready for this.
p.s. I cried on the way home. And, click on the photo for a laugh.
*HUGS* We are never ready it seems, but Life moves on in spite of this.
You can do it! It’s so much fun, though, when you get to go pick him up and hear about all the fun things he did.
Awww, honey it will be okay. Would it help if I reminded you that you are only a couple of decades away from Grand children? My mom said that if she ahd know they were this much fun, she would have had them first!
Aw… That is a big step — dropping them off and driving away. The first time I did that, I had to meet a friend for coffee — I needed that moral support!
My son is a little older than yours, but I’ve been feeling the same way…not ready for him to be so independent. (just wrote about it today as a matter of fact…LOL) Have a great day!
The milestone we’re facing here?
Kati gets her learner’s permit. Which is a pre-cursor to her getting her driver;s license.
Am I ready to watch her drive off without me.
Heck. Freakin’. No.
So, not to be the bearer of bad news, but those milestones never. stop. rolling at you. Sigh
You go, girl! What a shot!
{{Hugs}} I always handled these with a friend and a cup of Starbucks.
That ole stone is catching me as my daughter just rented her first apartment in a city 6 hours away to go to school. Sigh. I’ll be needing a double shot espresso the day I leave her there and drive back home by myself. :v(
I miss the baby times, but then I can’t wait until he can pour his own milk for cereal (without spilling it). Mine will be in first grade next year. I think that will be harder than kindergarden.