I learned a lesson tonight that I wish I never had to learn as a Mom. Sometimes your kids get hurt and you are powerless to prevent it! I have worked so hard to keep my kids safe and comfortable, but I suppose they are not suppose to be safe and comfortable all the time. It's so hard to watch but I know it is for their own good to go through hard things. Tonight Shelby missed an activity she really wanted to go to because she didn't take the time to verify when it was. She was very sad and I was sad for her, but on the other hand I was glad she (hopefully) learned the lesson that if you want to attend something, you sometimes have to be proactive and find out details. You can't wait for other people to do it for you (namely Mom).
She also got bucked off a horse tonight. Scared the SH*# outta me! My stomach is still in knots which is why I am up posting at 11:20 at night when I need to be up at 5:30 am! It was another lesson for me in being powerless to keep her from harm! She is going to run into so many potential dangers as she starts to come into these teenage years, and I can't protect her from that! I have tried to teach her, but that is where my power ends! I guess this is so hard for me since she is my oldest and these lessons I have known in my brain, but they have just hit my heart! My baby is growing up! She will get broken hearts, hopefully no broken bones, she will get hurt, but she is tough she can handle it! Now lets see if I can!?!
And then came July 2023
6 months ago
