Our newest family member was born yesterday - Happy Birthday, Riley!! You are so lucky to have been born into this crazy family!!
Holding her yesterday just brought such a flood of emotions. THIS is what life is all about. Houses, cars, money - they don't mean a thing without the love of family. As I looked at her gorgeous face, my brain did a quick flashback though my own life and all that has happened since I first gave birth nearly 40 (YIKES!) years ago.
"Motherhood" is my longest profession. It has been a process with a crazy learning curve. Every stage of my children's lives also included a growth spurt in my life. I soon came to learn that no 2 children are alike - ever - at any time. I am guessing that is why there is no "right way" to parent. We all, at times, just fly by the seat of our pants and hope for the best - and we pray.... a lot!
I can't help but look back to where I was and where I am now - and my role as a mother today. In the recent past, there were times when I have had to lean on my kids instead of being the "ROCK" I always thought I needed to be. I am a far cry from the mom who could fix everything with a kiss (or a meatball). But my children are also a long way from the kids they once were. Thankfully, we all survived their teen years - because their adult years are way better to watch.
Being a grandparent is certainly a blessing..... and a gift for all the lectures, lessons, discipline, open school nights, sports/scouting events...... It wasn't always easy, but it was worth the effort.
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