Day 55: Follow up to Day 54
So in response to my guest blogging piece here, my mom sent me an email. (Yes, I let my mom know about this blog. She is 3,000 miles away and I do harbor her one and only grandchild, so it’s the least I can do…to let her into my world.)
Here is what she wrote:
I was fortunate in that I stayed at home with your brother for all those years, then you came along, divorce came along and I was able to stay at home until you were at least 1 year with support of Gma and Pops. At least you have your schooling behind you so you do not need to worry about that.
Guess what, the more we have to do the more we get accomplished and you will continue your passion for teaching and caring for the students b/c “that is who you are.” Even if you say it out loud I won’t do this or I won’t do that….you will still manage to do an outstanding job with family and school b/c “that is who you are.”
You can’t change your work ethic. Your devotion to Abby and your husband is without question…so a little dust builds up at home…so you are down to your last clean pair of underwear….so big deal. You re-prioritize things…you know the old saying “I’m OK, You’re OK” well that will become more important….don’t beat yourself up over silly things…..don’t anticipate problems where none exist(you get that from me).
Abby and a ton of other babies are in daycare and grow up to be wonderful young adults with the support of their families. Right now your family is not that close…we are only an email, phone call or a day’s flight away….but sooner rather than later….we will have the joy of living close by…not too close…and being there for the good and bad to support all of you and you to support Gma and me in our older age….
So enjoy the time you have at home with Abby and look forward to new and exciting things as you return to work.
…Nothing like an email like this to put things into perspective. And she’s right and I know she’s right. I just worry about how I will manage, but I know I will. I always do. I spend too much time freaking out about all the things that can go wrong…that can stress me out. But really, I need to stop. It felt good to get all those feelings out in that guest blog post yesterday. And now I can move on.
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Moms always have a way. I think yours sounds great.
Perfection.
“”She is 3,000 miles away and I do harbor her one and only grandchild, so it’s the least I can do…to let her into my world.”"
Okay, that’s hysterical! I felt a crisis when my parents discovered my blog. Are you a Seinfield fan? Remember when George was conflicted about this two George worlds colliding? LOL. That was me! But it’s okay…I actually like having them read it. Besides, I can always start another one to let out my real feelings!