50%

I’m at a milestone. My job is 50% complete. 1/2 of my kids have made it to adulthood. Anyone with older kids knows that 18 is not the magic number where all the work is finished, but it’s a transfer of legal responsibility from me to them and it’s another (giant) step in the letting go process that began the first time they tried to roll over by themselves.

I look at this kid and think what a cutie he was, but have no desire to go back in time.

Captain Jack Sparrow costume from Auntie Ginger — wasn’t even Halloween

Instead I look at this kid and think, “He is going to do great things and I can’t wait to see what they are.”

I love you Carter. I hope you enjoy your late night Raider games and still manage to be a functioning adult in the morning. Pretty soon it will be late night Raider games with Navy work in the morning. You’ll figure it out.

Of course, you’re not a reader so you won’t see this, but maybe your brother will tell you all about it. XOXO

2 thoughts on “50%”

  1. Robin…
    What a wise and wonderful perspective you have…

    I feel so blessed that MY children’s lives continue to help guide me and “turn me over”’ when this “Raider fan” gets tired and frustrated and needs turning.

    You have raised a second wonderful young man, and with both of them you have placed their hand in God’s. Like you, Pam and I will be praying for them both as they turn the pages in this next chapter of their life.

    Love you…Dad

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