I’ve got to let go.
When I see her sitting on the couch watching Sponge Bob, I’m like, “How is this kid ready to leave for college?” Truth is I’m scared for her. I screwed up so badly my freshman year and I just don’t want that for her. I believe I’ve prepared her. We’ve talked and talked and talked. Now she has to get out of the nest and either fly or fall.
I want so badly for her to fly. To soar, in fact. I know, however that she has to want it for herself. She says she does but I suppose only time will tell.
Letting go of her is hard. I want the very best for her. I don’t want her to follow in my footsteps. I want her to be so much better. I want her to want so much more than my 17-year old self wanted. I was an idiot when I was 17. She’s not an idiot but she has an awful lot of me in her. So much that I worry.
I’m rambling and I know it. I’ve just got to let go.
2 comments:
I can definitely feel you on this one Chele. My daughter stayed at home while going to college and then recently decided she wanted to move out and get an apartment. Of course I argued my case against it, but then realized that she needs to do what she needs to do and I need to let her grow and spread her wings. She's only 20 minutes away and while it seems like 2 hours, I'm happy that she's equipped to be better at her age than I was.
You're a fine mother and woman and in spite of the challenges, I know you've armed her with the tools and resources she'll need to be on her own. The most important and valuable lesson is her knowing that you'll always be there for her no matter what. Many parents close the door once their children go to school or try to go it alone as mine has.
Your Princess has the armour of love around her. She knows you have her back and that you'll always be just a phone call away. No matter what we went through growing up, take comfort in knowing that you've given her your best even when you thought it wasn't enough or good enough. Trust me, she knows what you've sacrificed to ensure she was given the best life you could give her.
{hugs}
Letting go is hard. For me, hanging back is hard. :)
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