Definitely one of the most difficult elements of parenting is letting go. You want them to be confident, successful, and independent, but at the same time, you don't want to lose your baby.
Recently Olav and I have both been really challenged to help facilitate Lily's independence. I have to be honest when I say it has some emotional heartstrings.
For example, ever since Lily was in Pre-K her daddy has walked her into her school and to her classroom every day. No matter how miserable it was outside, that was her and Daddy's routine. This year I thought about trying to coax her through the carpool line, but she really treasured her "daddy" routine and heaven forbid I break it!
Recently, Lily has been experiencing some difficulty at school academically. I had a conference with her teacher and one of the things the teacher suggested to foster her independence was to allow Lily to walk down the hallway herself. Her explanation is that none of the other 2nd-grade parents walk their children down to class unless they are actually volunteering in the classroom. In a way, I could see she has a point, but on the other hand, we've always said, there would come a day when Lily wouldn't want us to do that anymore, but we would take advantage of it until she told us otherwise.
But after some revealing "baby" behaviors during our weekly counseling sessions, Olav and I were thinking that maybe this is a good suggestion after all. So even though it's really sad in a way...this week Daddy started the process of letting go.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Braggin on our girl
Last week Lily came home with a big glow on her face! Apparently, her school has a spirit pep rally a few times a year and students and classes are recognized for various things. Well, last week Lily was recognized by her bus driver Ms. Penny as being an outstanding citizen on the bus. Ms. Penny reports, that Lily is friendly, polite, listens to bus instructions, and how she can always count on Lily. Needless to say, we are very proud parents!!!!! Way to go Lily
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