I wanted to be a mom for as long as I can remember, and I have been blessed to be a mom for more than 27 years. I desperately wanted to be the best mom in the world, but I didn’t know how. So, like every mom, I did the best that I could.
Luckily, my best was good enough. These three people are all stellar human beings.
This week, my youngest moved out.
Our spice jars sent him on his way.
EDIT – FOR DERRICK
jodie richelle 
My youngest of three sons soared 14 years ago. There are still times I wake up thinking “I forgot to kiss the boys goodnight”…only to realize they are gone. I am so proud of them, as I know you are proud of yours. Congratulations on a job well done.
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Oh, you made me cry. You understand exactly. Thank you so much. And congratulations to you,too!
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Oh, so bittersweet! And, yes. Soar, soar, soar!
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Laurie, bittersweet, exactly. 🚀
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Sigh. We want them to spread their wings and grow, but how we miss them when they leave.
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I agree – I am so happy that they are willing and able to go out there and grab life – that’s been the goal all along. But their little baby heads used to smell so good. . .
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Those are tough times but proud ones. A lot of us have been there and appreciate how you are feeling. May all three of your special people continue to soar and find their dreams come true.
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Thank you, so much, Judy.
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And you’re right – PROUD. So proud.
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I can still well up in empathy at these times Jodie – I remember it so well despite the many years that have past. Bittersweet is a such an apt description isn’t it – for imagine had we done such a poor job they never had the ability or courage to leave. Congratulations on a job well done and while you weep over your empty nest, remember they do come back and a whole new lovely grown up relationship starts. Warm hugs xo
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Oh, thank you, so much, Pauline. And you’re right : their leaving is my A+ on mothering. Oh, and you’re right about the weeping thing, too. ❤
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Congratulations, Jodie. May he never be tempted to put his jars in alphabetical order.
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He and his friends have done much arranging of the jars. See above for a couple tame ones.
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Edit much appreciated – clearly your son 🙂
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That made me laugh. I’m glad you know me so well!
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Indeed they truly are stellar grandchildren!
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Aw, thanks, mom!
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We had a DIY chain in the UK that sold mugs with letters of the alphabet. They had to put signs up reminding people that children might read any messages they left. 🙂
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In this house it’s the mom you have to think about. Actually, not really. Their most horrific comments were over my head and I had to ask for explanations.
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