Now that our kids are technically adults I am finding a new challenge in realizing that they have a mind of their own. We had a conversation with Chad this weekend, and it doesn't even matter what it was about, where he voiced a very strong opinion about something that we definitely did not agree with. I admit that I may have felt very defensive and a little hurt about what he said, at first. When I had a chance to step back and think about it I realized that it's Ok for our kids to think differently and have their own thoughts on things. I certainly do not always agree with my parents and I know I don't want my kids to be a clone of me. We have tried to raise them to think independantly, be strong, self confident people. With that, a natural product will be a new way of thinking about things. It's humbling to me, since I want to think that our kids think we are making the best decisions and have all the answers when actually the more I think that, the less I realize that I do. They are out in this big world with so many things shaping their opinions, just like we were. All I can do is pray for them and hope that every decision and opinion they have is centered around God. That should keep me busy for awhile.
3 comments:
i'm thinkin a clone of you would be nice to have...right here on my porch....hmmmmm
it's hard to bite the tongue when they come up with their "way of thinking".....taylor drives me nuts with his way of thinking but i love him the same.....ughhh grrr
Dad and I just read your blog... we love the way you think... God will guide them, Dad remembers a conversation with Chad 5 yrs ago on your back porch and made him dream big dreams for Chad...... love you..
love you honey !I am happy to go through all the phases of parenthood with you !!!its been wonderful ! And it will be fun to watch our children go through parenthood , promise i won't say told ya so !!!!
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