Walking Away

[similiesslip]

WARNING: This entry contains a short spoiler about the movie, "Dolphin Tale." Do not read if you do not want to know content from that movie

Comments

[similiesslip]

I definitely understand my parents more now that I am a parent. We want so much to save our little ones..but we really can't all the time, not if they are to grow.

I was a horribly rebellious teen and I worry about how my kids might be like me...I will be paid back, probably.

::hugs:: on your struggles..

[ecosopher]

Oh, I can so identify. It's difficult to find that balance of holding them close but letting them go. Very well done.

[similiesslip]

::hugs:: Thanks for commenting. You've really been on my heart the last few days. Thinking of you.

[imafarmgirl]

What a great take on the topic. Well written. You seem like such a good mom.

[similiesslip]

Well I hope I am. I try to be. I'm definitely not a perfect mom though..

[m_malcontent]

Neat stuff, I don't have any children but your difficulty in letting go seems to be a common experience among all the parents I know. It sounds like you have struck and excellent balance.

[similiesslip]

I hope so. They are young so lets see if I can keep it going:)

As a person without kids, I am curious..do you prefer Idol entries that are not about kids? I always wonder about that with the audience we have when I write my entries. It's ok either way, I've just been curious.

[tjoel2]

Beautiful entry. And yes, some of the best lessons of parenthood are very counterintuitive. I've lived many of those moments with my two little ones.

[similiesslip]

I'm glad you could find something you identify with, even if it is hard. How old are your kids right now?:) Do you have boys/girls/one of each?:)

[tjoel2]

My son is 12 and my daughter is 9. My best teachers!