They were right

I've struggled a lot in the past with worries regarding my parenting. I know that's nothing abnormal...most parents go through the very same thing. I remember being pregnant the first time and thinking, "how will I ever do this?" I had no idea how to be a parent. People would tell me not to worry because in no time at all I would feel as if I'd been parenting forever. I thought they were crazy but they were right.

When it came time to send our oldest off to college, I was a mess. "How would I ever be able to let go?" "How would he manage without me?" People would tell me not to worry because in no time at all I would realize that he was fine and that having him leave home was a very good thing for both of us. I thought they were crazy but they were right.

When our second son left for college I was sad. My nest was getting emptier. "What will I do once they're all gone?" "How will I occupy my time?" People told me not to worry because the day would come when even though I would continue to love them dearly, I would actually look forward to them returning to college for the fall semester. I thought they were crazy but guess what? Last week when I couldn't sleep due to the constant flow of young adults through my house I finally realized that...

THEY WERE RIGHT!

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[Tina]

My mom still wishes we would come home.. til we all do at the same time... then she can't wait for us to all leave again!