Slipping Through My Fingers
My kids are becoming independent
Last year my kids were selfish and argued about everything. Without me noticing, they have started to support each other and make good, responsible decisions. They are becoming independent and having a life of their own. I’m a proud mom. At the same time, it gives me a feeling of melancholy.
I try to capture every minute The feeling in it Slipping through my fingers all the time - ABBA, ‘Slipping Through My Fingers’
A new phase
I haven’t become completely dramatic yet. I know my job isn’t over. However, we’ve entered a new phase. My current role is to encourage my kids to keep making good choices, helping them increase their self-confidence and build beneficial habits. I’ve become their support and mentor. I’m also a comforting mom when teenage life is complicated. The time for reprimands is over.
Pause the time
As much as I enjoy my new role in my kids’ life, it feels like I’m losing something. They grow too fast. Please, pause the time a little while. I hope to capture every moment. It’s urgent. The summer holidays are just around the corner. I want to enjoy it and create wonderful memories. All of a sudden, they will no longer go on vacation with their mother.
Sometimes I wish that I could freeze the picture And save it from the funny tricks of time Slipping through my fingers - ABBA, ‘Slipping Through My Fingers’
Final thoughts
How do I seize every day? Unfortunately, I don’t have the answer to this question. I have wishes and dreams for the near future. I want to be able to look back on this time with joy and pride, not remorse. I’ll try my utterly best to give my girls all my love and focus when they want it and allow them space when that’s what they need. Unimportant matters mustn’t get attention. I’ll strive to be present and value every moment.
Whether I succeed in this or not, I have to write in a later story.
Here you find Slipping Through My Fingers from the musical Mamma Mia! This song always gives me goosebumps and tears in my eyes.