Sunday, July 29, 2007

Turning 12 with a moment to reflect

My boobear turns 12 tomorrow. I didn't realize the feelings that would come with this. She leaves for girl's camp in the morning, and while I send her to her dad's for a week at a time, I hesitate to send her off tomorrow. Maybe it's because she is reaching a milestone in her life, that time to change from girl to young woman, and I just want to hold on to her a little longer.


It's not often that I reflect on the quiet moments of being a mom. But as I sit here and think, I can feel the great joy and miracle it is to be a mom and to have these moments. And even though I don't want to let go, I can't wait to watch her walk on this new journey.

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