Poor Rocky

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I thought it was a good idea to discuss the sadness when the children spring from the nest. There is so much talk in our group now about having babies, and how important children are to us, that we would go to great lengths to have them when we are ready. Yes, I think it is an excellent idea to enjoy them while you can. We should always have it in the back of our mind that our time with them is limited, if they grow up normally and develop into fully functioning adults - which of course we hope for all our children. When they get to the stage where they are ready to leave home, I think it goes easier if we have anticipated it. I should have 'ramped down' my influence as a parent and allowed her more freedom to decide things for herself, but I didn't. I tried to hold on to our relationship in it's immature and unbalanced form, and that bothered her. Now we have become great friends again, but I know the limits now of my rights to impose my will on her. I accept now that she is an adult and can make good decisions on her own. As I grow in that, and she shows her maturity, our relationship becomes richer. I encourage all who read this to think about that as your children go through their adolescnet years. Sometimes 'letting-go' is the best way to hold on. Holding on too tight makes the leaving so much harder for both parents and child. Maybe if I had several children, I would have learned this. The good news is, she lives less than a mile away, we talk on the phone every day, we are best friends, and we do many things together. She has turned out to be a wonderful woman. I just had to learn to get out of the way. It was a lesson I did not relish.

September 25, 2006

I'm sad about the cat :( It's weird --I have a dog with the same name! Anyway, I cannot imagine the time when my own ds will leave the house... well, like they say, enjoy your children while they're still young! I love your page!

September 25, 2006

Wonderful 2 page lo; so sad about the cat :(

September 24, 2006

Great paper choices for these pics. CHange is never easy for anyone (at least anyone I know), even when they know the time has come for necessary changes. It doesn't look like it was the easiest thing for her either. I'm glad you documented your feeling on the event. I love seeing how styles have changed too.

September 23, 2006

Oh how sad, poor kitty cat. These are beautiful photos. You've done a great job capturing and communicating your feelings about your daughter's departure.

September 23, 2006

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Poor Rocky

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