IMG: The Life of a Home Mom

that I’ve come clean I can tell you that I’m slowly, very slowly, learning to let them go…ya know let them do things on their own and grow doing it.

In the past I remember the worry I felt when (living on the base) I allowed my oldest son to walk to the gas station by himself. Now on the base this was the hot spot for kids to get snacks, candy bars or the occasional milk for moms. I remember watching the clock and everything and just waiting to see him return. Once he did I got such a relief but knew he could safely walk across the main road and be okay, he knew the rules.

Today, he’s 12 and I’ve finally allowed him to ride his bike down to the local Wal-Mart. This was no easy task for me but I knew he’d been wanting to go. Once his dad was going to allow it but due to the busy main road right there I was hesitant, we are still new to being out of the military and city life that I wasn’t ready. My son was hurt by my saying no, today he was so excited and I knew it was the right thing to do. However with that being stated I will not lie, I did make him take my cell phone as I waited on the computer. He called when he got there and called when his tire blew. He’s home now and once again I’m at ease but I know he can do it again. Of course the first thing he did was come in laughing about his bike blowing both tires and asked, “So are you blogging about this yet?” hehe. Yes he knows me well but knows I love him and am only protective and learning how to let go. Hey, he’s the first I think he’ll be the hardest.

How did you deal with the letting go?

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Learning to Let Go