i think my baby boy has now officially grown up…
he tells me he has a girlfriend now…and tomorrow night at the football game HE is going to walk around with HER and probably hold hands…what??? oh.my.gosh. i almost threw up…but, how did this happen? how did he get old enough to (gasp) hold hands with a girl? this also means i’ve moved out of the #1 girl spot in his life and that, my friends, makes me seriously sad.
i know the teen years ahead are going to have trials but, i have faith in my son…
firstly, because he knows the Lord. i’m sure he will make mistakes and bad decisions but i also know the Lord will use these consequences to help him mature. secondly because i am NOT one of those parents that say “well, what can ya do, kids will be kids”…oh no, i’m not ANY sorts of that parent. there is LOTS i can do, including being a parent to them first and a friend to them second (although i do think it takes a perfect balance of both). and lastly because we as a family (including grandparents, extended family and friends here too) have instilled great morals and values into my children.
so off we go on this rollercoaster…
pray that i don’t lose my mind or throw up if i see my son holding hands tomorrow night…i’m still not so sure about this “growing up” thing…
out for now
~kisses
