I came across this quote today:
A mother is always a mother. She never stops worrying about her children. Even when they are all grown up and have children of their own.
Do you agree? It doesn’t fit me… I have seldom worried about Kaitlin. I used to say it was clear that even as a kid she was more competent than I was. I had somehow managed to survive that long so I was pretty sure she would do fine too.
In fact, it’s a lot more weird than that. When she was a newborn she seemed like such a miracle it was too good to last.
So I figured she would die before she was one year old and that didn’t mean her existence would be any less miraculous or important. So I didn’t waste the present on what ifs.
Needless to say, she thrived.
And I never got around to worrying about her. Hurray for weirdness.
August 26, 2022
I often find myself about auto accidents (both of our children have been in bad ones)…but, the best of driver’s have accidents I guess. And my biggest worry now is the mass shootings. Both my kids are in jobs that it could be highly likely …one college professor the other in a manager at a safe house.
Ps…sweet photos!!!
Fingers crossed that they stay safe.
You are one of the lucky parents!
When we get old enough, children become our parents…
Yes, we thank our lucky stars. š
My Mom was a worrier. And not all that long ago I couldn’t get in touch with one of my brother’s that hasn’t been well. When he finally returned my call, I scolded him a bit and told him I’d been worried about him. He said I reminded him of Mom – I think he’s totally right and so, I’m guessing the torch has been passed because I’m also a worrier – It’s what I do.
My mother was a worrier, and I was too when I was younger. Sometimes it can get in the way of appreciating what we have. š
I’ve not got children, so that skill has not been required – but I worry about other people from time to time …
Yes.
Oh, how gorgeous she is!!
Those are two of my favorite pictures. š
I worried about our daughter until she got married. Somehow my brain said I could stop worrying then. Now, she’s more competent than I am. š
Better late than never. š
I was born a worrier and will die a worrier and telling me to change is like demanding the ocean stop throwing waves on the beaches. the same things happen if we worry or don’t worry, except for within our selves. your daughter is so sweet and precious in these photos and from all we see she still is.
We’re lucky to have her and are smart enough to realize it. š
There was a time when I worried about each of my children. They have both gotten to a point in there life where I can say they have a good head on their shoulders. I have no doubt there will be hard times ahead for both of them but I’m confident that they can handle it well.
Love both of those photos but that second one is simply adorable.
It’s one of my very favorites. š
Karen does worry some about our kids — now 49 and 46 — and we help when we can and when it’s warranted.
The youngest is basically fine now except for some work stress and issues with one of her kids. After living hundreds of miles away for over 20 years, she is now only a couple of hours away with her hubby and one of our 2 grandchildren.
The oldest is a different story. She is the sole earner in her little family of two and always has been, even when she went through significant health problems and depression bordering on suicidal. We help her when it’s needed without being intrusive. She lives just a couple of minutes away.
I’m glad she’s living close now.
If they were giving away diplomas, I suspect I’d have earned a PhD in worry. In spite of promises to myself, I’ve never overcome the habit and after 70+ years I figure it’s too late now.
Your wee blonde might have been a model. (But aren’t you glad to have opted for her to enjoy a normal childhood?)
It’s a lot of time and effort. Might not be worth it?
Kaitlin’s childhood was scarcely normal…we spent weekends and holidays up on the land working on projects…but it was a great education.
Such cute photos. I agree to some degree. However, I think it is my husband Mark who suffers because as a mother I am always wanting to kinda control him. LOL
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I am a worrier, to an extent. Both girls are way more competent than me…one does work in a job where there is more danger tgannyour average job. If that is possible any more. Seems like no place is safe.
There are never any guarantees. š
I have always worried about everything.
Every single situation.
I play out in my mind what COULD happen.
But I am really working very hard right now to change that.
I found out 2 weeks ago today, that my cancer has returned.
I started chemo again last week and Iām trying to not think about it.
Not to worry.
Not easy for me to do but Iām trying to push that negative energy
out of my mind.
I wish I was more like you. Life must be so much more relaxing.
xoxo
I’m sorry about the cancer, but good for you for trying to break the worry habit. It takes a lot of work. The main thing is to find something that captures your interest enough so you think about that instead. Again, not easy to do!