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Chris is Gone….

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So on August 12th around 6 a.m. Greg drove Chris to college. It was a very sad moment for me because due to troubles with the rental car service. I was unable to go. Not only was I extremely sad for that reason my baby was going to college. With him playing football there is no telling when we will see him again. Possible Christmas because he could possibly have a game during the Thanksgiving holiday. I thought I would get away without tears however that was not so. As soon as I went to kiss him farewell the tears began to roll down my face. I’ve been trying to keep my mind off the fact he is gone but its really hard. As well last night 8-14-15 Kameron had a breakdown a serious one. He was so use to having Chris home. He would wrestle with him and Autumn when he came home from school and they were like his little buddies. It’s hard when the little ones have to deal with such a huge change. And the last thing Kam said was “How long is college?” When he found out it was 4 years he was completely devastated. Poor little guy!

So my advice to parent going through the same thing. I just told my little Kam and Autumn just because he isn’t in the house anymore. Doesn’t mean he can’t call or text. And most importantly he will always be on your mind and in your heart. The best thing to do with younger siblings even if you think they aren’t that close is to talk with them weeks in advance. Prepare everyone as much as possible for the change. As well tell the older sibling who is leaving to remember their siblings. Even though they have this new found freedom they still have siblings at home. I have always told my children that family is above eveything. When their father and I are gone, all they have is one another. It is really hard for one of the children to leave the house but you can adapt and learn to overcome the situation.

Letting Go…

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Letting go is hard to do…

When I became a mother all I ever focused on was making sure to take the best care of my children. Making sure they were fed, diapers were changed, naps were given and teaching was being taught. As the children became older. The focus became, making sure they became knowledgeable about the world and their surroundings. Now that I have one adult child, another one going off to college a soon to be 11 grader, 9th grader, 7th grader, 3rd grader and 1st grader next school year. It’s beginning to dawn on me they are really growing up. They will essentially all leave the nest one day. Due to most of the children being so close in age I could potentially have a child going off into the world every 2-4 years. My oldest child is already off on his own (Keith) As well, he texted me two nights ago saying he may be moving to Tennessee. Gulp! & Tears My second oldest (Christopher) will soon be going to college in the fall. Again many tears. My once little babies are all growing up on me.

I’ve been a mother longer than I have been an adult. I was a teen parent yes and not for one moment do I regret it. The point is, I don’t know how to be anything else than be a mother. My life has been solely focused on my children. I knew they would grow up but letting go is so hard to do. I tell my sons when they do things that I don’t agree with or when they get in trouble for schoolwork or bending the rules. You have to decide what type of man you want to be… As well what kind of example they want to show to their baby sister. Their actions may some day determine the type of man she may marry. I often hear that my children are good kids, well-mannered with good values and morals. That they are respectful, sweet, kind and hard-workers. It makes me feel good and lets me know that when they do leave. I know they will be able to make it on their own.

I often share my feelings with my husband (their father) and my therapist (long story) about my feelings. They both say the same thing, “It’s time you start finding things that make you happy. Making more time for Nika & Greg.” My response is how? All I ever wanted was to be everything to my children. Something I never had with my parents. All I ever wanted was to love them unconditionally, make my self available to them whenever they needed me. Again something I didn’t have from my parents. My heart doesn’t let me think about being Nika only about being mom. I will always be mom and they will always need me I know. But sending them off into the world is a scary thing to me. Especially since my heart has always belonged to them. Sending them into the world to start their own lives breaks a piece of me with each child that leaves home.