The girls left this morning to head back to Liberty. They were excited to go and get back into their routine and see all of their friends. The start of a new semester is always a fun time.
Many people ask how I do with them leaving. And I have to say—It’s kind of tricky to answer succinctly. If I’m brutally honest, I am happy for them and I am happy for me. It’s a natural season of life that kids leave the home—whether college or marriage or a career. If they wanted to just stay here, we would have a problem.
As a mom, it’s nice to be needed.
Aaaannnnnd—it’s nice to not be needed. Ya know?
For some moms, my “happy to see them go” attitude will be mortifying. But if I share the truth, then maybe another set of moms won’t feel so alone in being “happy to see them go.” I am always happy to see them come home—don’t get me wrong. It’s just time for them to get back into their own little worlds and do all the quirky things they like to do. It’s time for them to use their own washer and dryer and eat on their own schedule. To stay up late in their own living quarters. Among other things.
And let me be clear—the feeling is mutual. These girlies were ready. And I’m proud of them flying out there in the world, maturing and growing and learning so very much about how to take care of themselves. It’s going to be a great semester!! Second semester for Molly and Fourth semester for Ruby!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
XOXO I love this family !!!! Can’t wait for the next post 🙂