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Having Big Feelings Today
Jun 23, 2021
I have been excited for my kid to do this summer college program for months. We are just about ready to leave the hotel to drop him off, and I find that I’m quite emotional about it.
It’s not being away from him. He’s been off to Scout summer camp before, and we were all fine. This program is only 9 days. That’s fine too. I’m ok with that.
He’s ready. And I need to be happy for that. And I truly am.
I’m also a little sad.
I know, logically, that he will be going off to college in 2 years. I’m excited for him to do that.
But emotionally? Yeah, I’m so not ready.
So while he goes off to figure out his future, I’ll be over here in the corner, reminiscing about my baby and smiling through my tears.
Go, kid. Fly.
