CUTTING THE CORD

As an adult I think most of us probably look back on our lives and recall the could’ve, would’ve, should’ves. For me, there are many. I’m sure as some of us have become parents we find ourselves dropping crumbs for our kids so that they can be led down a better path. I pray for my kids to succeed in areas that I failed. I pray for them to have self-confidence, a high self-esteem, strong moral values and to not be conformists. I know we are doing a great job with our kids... but... there are times that I can really screw things up! EXHIBIT "A"

THIS PICTURE SAYS IT ALL! Only a mom can translate it as… Oops.. I may have gone a little too far this time. All I wanted was a picture of my baby boy going to his first dance and damn it, I was gonna get it! I miserably failed the first rule taught in “Raising Teen Boys 101”.

I remember my first dance. I was dropped off at the gym doors with no guidance whatsoever. I still remember how awkward and out of place I felt... something I wanted my son to avoid if at all possible. So, leading up to Brad’s first dance… as Tom would say… I hammered him. And in Brad's words, "Mom, What’s the big deal… it’s just a dance... WOW!”

So, after awhile, I started to feel that I just may have screwed up this whole first dance thing for him. But, as the evening progressed and I saw him come together with all his friends I finally realized I just need to let go of my own insecurities, trust in the Lord… and as they say… “cut the cord!” EXHIBIT "B"

Afterall, Brad was right, “What IS the big deal?”