School started this week. My daughter Anna started 2nd grade and I am back teaching at Scottsdale Community College. I saw kids going away to college on the news - yes the news - and it made me realize how quickly time passes. Soon Anna will be in college. Part of me wanted to tell her "STOP GROWING NOW!" Once I realized that my yelling would not help, I realized my job is to appreciate her everyday.
That was the advice that my dad gave me as a child when our dog Rum died. In the midst of my sadness I said, "Dad, what do you do to prevent feeling like this - just not get a dog?" He said, "No, you simply enjoy it as much as possible while you have it."
That was the advice that my dad gave me as a child when our dog Rum died. In the midst of my sadness I said, "Dad, what do you do to prevent feeling like this - just not get a dog?" He said, "No, you simply enjoy it as much as possible while you have it."
posted by The Energy Coach at 8:51 AM
1 Comments:
We also started school last week. Only my oldest moved out of state and my youngest turned into a high school senior! While I felt sad about my son leaving, I also felt that this is something he must do for himself and I am so proud of him! In my daughter, I have seen a little girl turning into a beautiful, young, strong woman and that also fills my heart with pride and love.
Even when they grow up, we are still parents but in different ways and still appreciate them everyday!
Post a Comment
<< Home