A great conversation with an old but new friend yesterday confirmed what I know for sure about motherhood, we are all a part of a universal sisterhood woven from the same threads. We talked about the journey, and yes sometime struggle to learn how to parent adults. Since we spend about 17 -18 years playing chauffeur,nursemaid,litigator,playmate, and all around everything to our children; letting our children go to grow can be both challenging and painful, however necessary.....

I spent a little time sitting still and letting that soak in minutes after we hung up. while I know this,and am experiencing it with a soon to be 21 and 20 year old; I pride myself on not coddling my sons, and took pain staking measures to ensure they were surrounded in a balanced male/female environment. I have to admit as we get closer to a time I look forward to (graduation), I may be having a little premature separation anxiety over the 17 year old and his impending departure.

 This brought me back to a very "grown up" conversation I had with Boy 1 on this subject, which then lead me to look at his FB page. I am often impressed and inspired by his words....."Hey Emah, I must say I'm proud of you, because of you times get hard in this sport/life of mine. I just think of all the things I want to do for you to get me through. My love for you is unconditional,my biggest fan by far, not much I can say that you don't already know" I love you. Man do I love this kid so...
a junior in college, on a soccer scholarship,hundreds of miles from home, making good grades, and being well adjusted is ALL I need from him.