Independence

Being a parent is so hard. Letting go is so hard.

Yesterday Cam got his driver's license. That wasn't so bad. It made me feel old and I was nervous for him, but other than that, it was fine.

Today Cam went out by himself to the Library. Now, that was hard! Seeing him there in the vehicle by himself, ready to back out of the driveway, was so difficult. It took me back to when he was little. I could picture him sitting in his car seat in the back. I never knew this day would come so quickly. WOW!!!

I remember how great it feels to start to feel grown-up. I know that one of these steps is getting your driver's license and being able to drive yourself somewhere...instead of depending on your parents. I remember this...and yet, I still don't want it to happen. I am not ready for it to happen. It feels like we skipped all of the moments in between, and here he is ready to be a man. Wow, this is really hard!!!

He sure was happy though...all smiley as he backed out of the driveway. All of these moments are so special...even though they are so difficult at the same time.