Motherhood Uncovered

Do you ever get the overwhelming feeling to just grab your child and put them bubble wrapped room? I cannot speak for girl moms but from what I heard they seem to play quietly more often then boys do. Mine wrestle, play tag and cops and robbers through the house. Our house seems to stay in an energetic state most of the day. With all of that excitement comes risks, and my boys are risk takers. I have learned in my journey of motherhood that with every year they get older, they find new strengths and confidence. For example, I decided to set up the old VCR in their room and play a movie that would hopefully keep them entertained while I speed clean the house. I checked on them a few times and they seemed to be enjoying it, great! Actually, not so great…..I walked into seeing my youngest jump from the top bunk, onto the floor where they had placed the bottom bunks’ mattress. All they did was giggle and he said, “Mommy, did you see me do a flip?!” I had no words that expressed the pit in my stomach taking witness to that. As a mother you’re continuously reminded that your world can change in a short 10-15 minutes. I know I am not the only one who thinks of every possible scenario that could occur when your child steps anywhere in the sight of danger. Sending them out into the world becomes the biggest fear you have. When they’re babies and toddlers you worry out physical harm for the most part. As they get older it turns into praying they don’t get their feeling hurt at the playground and hoping they’re really good at sport or hobby they enjoy. You want to make everything right and good so they don’t have to suffer. We forget that those are some of the very moments that have shaped up into who we are today. It’s hard letting go of the control you had when they were little ones. They continue to grow and as parents it’s our job to make sure they’re prepared for the journey. I pray I can be an example as well as a great leader and teacher for them. I pray that as parents we can display how to overcome obstacles and have healthy relationships. I pray that in my anxiousness I can choose the best way to protect them while allowing the independence they need.