So GOOD. You are so lucky to have her. And she, you. I was jealous of her for having you. Because you think, struggle, ponder, get irritated and can own all of that. Because you're curious and take parenting seriously. Because you have a sense of. humor and a wry intellect. And she? Your seven and a half year old. She knows the answer. I love this post. It's beautiful.
I so appreciate that reflection, Nan. I often say that the Universe guided me to be a parent at exactly the right time because I know had I had a similar child in my 20's, I would have been too selfish, too impatient, too worried about perfect to learn anything from her or be who she needed me to. But, with your comment, I also wonder if the Universe didn't have a hand in giving her to me at that time for her benefit too. Makes me feel a little spark of something good today. 🫂
Yeah, I think the Universe did. Soul journeys for each of us. We get the parents we need to help us figure out our purposes in life. I'm learning that now, in my relationship with my mother. It's not always pretty, but I've come to an ability to discern what I need and what I don't. Oh, boy! xo
I echo everything Nan just said. You and your daughter are in a lifelong gift exchange. What a gift you're giving her by listening, observing, reflecting. And what a gift she's giving you in showing you her true self. This is an honor to read. Thank you for sharing it.
So GOOD. You are so lucky to have her. And she, you. I was jealous of her for having you. Because you think, struggle, ponder, get irritated and can own all of that. Because you're curious and take parenting seriously. Because you have a sense of. humor and a wry intellect. And she? Your seven and a half year old. She knows the answer. I love this post. It's beautiful.
I so appreciate that reflection, Nan. I often say that the Universe guided me to be a parent at exactly the right time because I know had I had a similar child in my 20's, I would have been too selfish, too impatient, too worried about perfect to learn anything from her or be who she needed me to. But, with your comment, I also wonder if the Universe didn't have a hand in giving her to me at that time for her benefit too. Makes me feel a little spark of something good today. 🫂
Yeah, I think the Universe did. Soul journeys for each of us. We get the parents we need to help us figure out our purposes in life. I'm learning that now, in my relationship with my mother. It's not always pretty, but I've come to an ability to discern what I need and what I don't. Oh, boy! xo
I echo everything Nan just said. You and your daughter are in a lifelong gift exchange. What a gift you're giving her by listening, observing, reflecting. And what a gift she's giving you in showing you her true self. This is an honor to read. Thank you for sharing it.
I just love that framing…”a gift exchange “ Thank you for giving me those words 🧡