Now My Baby Has Decided To Leave | silvermystics's Blog

My youngest daughter told me yesterday that she and her boyfriend will be moving away.  She is going to go be closer to her Dad.  She will also be going to a college that is there.

She said she was afraid to tell me.  She didn't want me to be upset with her.  I told her that I was upset, but only because I'd miss her.  I also told her that I understood and don't blame her at all.

Truth be known though, I feel like they're trying to get away from me!    Really though, I do know better.  It still hurts, though.  I love my children extremely.  We have been a lot closer when they were growing up than most parents and their children.  I was their friend when they needed (not wanted) me to be, but I was definitely always their mother.

I feel kind of helpless and sad, yet happy for them.  I guess I'm just kind of selfish when it comes to my kids.  I'll be okay, though.  Who knows?, I may need this more than they do!