Wednesday, September 30, 2009

The Title That Fit

If you were to talk to people who knew me in college and late high school, you would hear that I was the grounded one mother-hen. When canoeing down river, it was me who would yell that there could be branches and to check the water depth. I was the voice whispering that taking treasures from a late-night chain eatery wasn't a competition, it was stealing. Sometimes I would feel down on myself, wondering if this trait made me boring.

Then, 15 years ago something happened. It started with a clueless 21 year-old waiting for a friend to stop by after work so we could all grab Chinese food. Sitting on the couch with Hubby, I was laughing my hiney-off and thought - hmmm did I actually laugh so hard I'm wet? I ran for the bathroom and suspected that this may be something more....

After making 3 phone calls to friends and family for confirmation, I gave-in and called the doctor. Yes, my water had broken - 3 weeks early. Wait a minute - this can't happen, the shower is this coming weekend! We have next to nothing!!!

Next to nothing or not, my Teen was soon to be born. With the support of a wonderful mother-in-law, my big sister, and of course my soul-mate, I eventually delivered a beautiful 7lb. baby girl.

Over the years Hubby and I have gone from clueless youngsters to semi-clueless parents. There are hidden delights and bold-faced dangers. And along the way I have learned that those traits of my youth may have made me mothering, but only through the gift of my children have I earned the title mother. Thank you Teen, for beginning the blessings. I love you!

5 comments:

  1. Awwwwww. That is very sweet, Another title that you have rightfully earned.

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  2. Sweet post. It also gives me hope that someday I can become a semi-clueless parent. Right now I am firmly entrenched in totally clueless.

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  3. awww i got goosebumps :) you're such a good writer! i wish you could find/remember you're blank page poem. you should really get started on a book.

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEEN
    ~your aunt shannon

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  4. Yes this all is true now,and I love you dearly but I knew you in early high school and I would have called you mother then but not quite in the same way.

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  5. This is so wonderful. This title is earned by hard work, even if you do call yourself a semi-clueless parent. Aren't we all though? I have two teens and just when I think I got it, well . . .
    I hope your teen enjoyed her day.

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