Wednesday, August 19, 2009
School Blues
I just dropped off Brevan and Brynlie at school and I'm feeling a bit blue. I've been wondering lately if I'm too controlling with my kid's time. I like to know what they are doing and how they are feeling at all times. I love having them home with me. That's not to say that we have our moments when we drive each other crazy, but I just really love to hang out with all my kids. I miss them when they are gone. I can sure get a lot more done without them all here, but I would rather hear them argue than hear nothing at all. I realize that not all moms feel this way. I definitely don't think I'm somehow a better mom because I enjoy the chaos of having my kids around. I actually wonder if I'm too dependent on them for my self-worth. I don't know. Maybe I'm reading too much into it. All I know is that my kids are away from me, not only for today, but for the rest of the school year, and that makes me sad. I miss them.
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You've got the back to school blues baby. I could create come chaos for ya if it would make you feel better! Ha! I think once you get used to being back on schedule, you will feel better. I think what I like isn't necessarily the chaos but I want them around me at all times so I know what they're doing and how they feel. I just don't like being separated.
It's not like everyone hates their kids and can't stand to have them around (and I know that's what you think about me!) I consider it as excitement for them to spread their wings and learn to fly. I think of all of the experiences that Brooke gets at school with her friends that I could never give her at home. Sure, there's growing pains and disappointments, but in the end, she'll be a better person.
I know how you feel. The house is so quiet and I miss my kids every day! I can't wait for mine to be off track!
I like what Mere said up there. LOL I feel the same way. I thoroughly enjoy them at home. But, for some reason the excitement they feel when entering a new phase I feel that excitement as well. I don't think you are over controlling at all. You really give your kids so much freedom. I admire you as a mother in so many ways. =)
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