Saturday, July 31, 2010

Nest Activity

I took another step this week at pushing the oldest bird out of the nest. It was a very tiny push, mind you. He had an appointment at the college to get his assignment for the work/study program. I knew he would be more comfortable if I had gone with him, but I also knew he was very capable of doing it on his own. I love being able to take care of my kids, tending to their needs, guiding them along the path. And so to let go, and let him find his own way, was not what I wanted. But I knew it was what he needed.

He did great and only had to call home once for some info on filled out the W-4. His job is at the college bookstore. Awesome! Even more awesome is that if any of his classes require a used book, he gets to borrow it for free! Score!!

It is hard to raise children, but it is even harder to let them go.

I am very proud of the man that my oldest bird is becoming. He is very responsible and easy to trust. I am grateful that I was chosen by God to be his Momma Bird.