Little Life Snippet – Independence
My oldest daughter has always had a little independent streak. On her very first day of school, while all the other moms and kids were sitting at their new desk, nervously waiting for direction from the teacher, my kid told me, “Okay, mom. You can really leave now. I’ve got this.”
I held on just a little longer before leaving the classroom that day, only to find myself alone in the hallway, not a mom in site. I stood outside that classroom window, peaking through the glass at my little independent girl, watching her ready to tackle the day without me. I tried to walk away three separate times before I told myself that even though ALL the other moms were still in the classroom, it would be okay.
So it should be no surprise that she has convinced me to drop her off at the drop zone instead of walking her to her classroom in the morning. She’s all grown up now you know … kindergarten and everything.
Every morning we pull up to the gate, my little go-getter unbuckles her own seatbelt, grabs her backpack, nudges past her baby sisters car seat, jumps out into the drop zone, and presses the close door button on the van. I actually have to do very little except step on the brake of the car. It’s kind of awesome.
One such morning, in her spunky todays a new day attitude, she waves her usual good-bye to her brother and sister, turns to head for the gate, then pauses for a minute. “Bye mom, have a great day!” she smiles over her shoulder.
“Have a great day baby!” I repeat like a parrot.
She blows me a kiss and adds, “Be a good girl, okay Mommy?”
I blow her a kiss right back and respond, “Okay!”
She turns and skips away gleefully to school.
“You too…” I add, knowing absolutely no one heard me.
Who’s running this show anyway?
Thanks for your honest snippets. Your oldest daughter’s supreme confidence and optimism will serve her well. You’ve done a good job, Mom, and will always be needed in so many ways.
Yes, thank you. She is already investigating exactly how a bank works. As soon as she has it figured out, I’m sure I’ll be invited on many more of her adventures 🙂
Your daughter, and your guidance, give me confidence in the future of this world.
She’ll have her own debit card before you know it 🙂
yep, she’ll take you on some wild thrill rides just like you gave your lucky mom!