So true, Maureen. yet I know a couple of parents who are delighted (read: relieved) their twins sons are heading to college. I will ask about that twinge of grief. Come to think of it, I recall my father sayinfg to my first husband soon-to-be on the eve of our wedding "She's all yours now" awiht a similar hint of relief. But that was 55 years ago, and times were different. (Maybe) Keep writing. I love your take on the world and our place in it. Cheers, Anne
So true as well Anne - especially if you had moments of not being sure your kid was going to make it the relief can be huge - and yes I’m sure some parents are quite happy to get rid of their “problems” - I see another line of Hallmark cards called “the truth hurts” cards like “To my son in law on your anniversary - you can’t send her back” and others. On that note however your Dad didn’t know what he was missing out on 💕
So true, Maureen. yet I know a couple of parents who are delighted (read: relieved) their twins sons are heading to college. I will ask about that twinge of grief. Come to think of it, I recall my father sayinfg to my first husband soon-to-be on the eve of our wedding "She's all yours now" awiht a similar hint of relief. But that was 55 years ago, and times were different. (Maybe) Keep writing. I love your take on the world and our place in it. Cheers, Anne
So true as well Anne - especially if you had moments of not being sure your kid was going to make it the relief can be huge - and yes I’m sure some parents are quite happy to get rid of their “problems” - I see another line of Hallmark cards called “the truth hurts” cards like “To my son in law on your anniversary - you can’t send her back” and others. On that note however your Dad didn’t know what he was missing out on 💕
So true...... thank you for ending with the Hokey Pokey. I needed to giggle at the end. Very poignant.