What do you think of when you hear the word "balance"? Some of you may think of a scale. While others may think of an acrobat on a high wire. For me life in general comes to mind. When you're a parent, especially a single one, there are so many hats to wear. I am a cook, a therapist, a nurse, a playmate, the tooth fairy...the list can go on and on. I'm not going to lie, I really don't miss my childless days. However, I am looking forward to an empty nest. I bet you're thinking I'm just saying that because I'm tired of having to do it alone. You may feel that way yourself. Let me reassure that couldn't be further from the truth. Having Sienna causes me to keep building a relationship with God and mature in many ways. This helps me to live a balanced life. As a result I am a much better parent.
Why am so I'm enthused about the future? I am excited because I can't wait to see what Sienna is going to grow to be. She was baptized a few Sundays ago. It was her choice and she completely understands the meaning. Sienna is so loving, creative, and talented. Her plans are to be a teacher, get married and have 4 children. I'm pretty sure all of that will change a thousand times before she turns 18. I am also aware that they are her plans and The Lord may say otherwise. We really have no idea what the future holds but it's nice to dream. I actually pray for her husband regularly. I hope he's a man of God who will lead and protect her.
Being that Sienna is only nine, I know we have a long way to go. It's just that time passes so fast. It really does feel like yesterday that I could fit all 6lbs 8oz of her on my chest. I look at her baby pictures sometimes just as a reminder of how far we've come. It's been a hard, fun, scary, and amazing journey. Each day we press on trying to make the next day better than the previous one even if it's something small.
Are you dreading your child growing up? Are you agonizing over the day they move out or start dating? Please don't. As parents we should encourage them to grow. Allow them to take healthy risks. Let them make mistakes. They need to learn to trust their own judgement. We won't be around forever and we can't stop Father Time. Besides why would you want to? So get excited. Start making some plans and set them before The Lord and see what He has in store. (1 Corinthians 2:9)
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