For Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop today I chose the prompt: "What are 10 things you love about motherhood?"
I think it's relatively easy to write about 10 things you love about parenting a BABY. So soft and sweet, they coo, they cuddle, they loooove you.
But a TEEN?
They're lovable too.
Ten Things I Love about Parenting a Teen
1. She can dress herself.
2. She can feed herself.
3. She can feed me, if bribed.
4. It's never boring.
5. It's fun to shop with her. I like her sense of fashion.
6. Even though she's a Beast in the morning, she's still a Beauty at night when she says, "Good night, Mama. I love you."
7. She can put herself to sleep. (My husband and I are almost always in bed before her.)
8. We enjoy a lot of the same TV shows, movies, and books.
9. We have some pretty awesome talks.
10. It's amazing to watch her grow into a wonderful, young woman.
I agree...There is something so very rewarding about starting that "adult" relationship with your child. My oldest turned 18 this year. I continually remind myself that he expects and should have more freedoms. You are just starting on that journey. Your daughter is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Next fall she'll start high school. I know she needs more freedom but I still want her close.
DeleteI'm so glad to see you post positive things about teens. I'm skeered of the teen years! :{
ReplyDeleteThere's not a lot of positive stuff about teens out there, but the can be awesome. You don't need to be scared, too much:)
DeleteSo refreshing to see a positive post about teens!! I love your list!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's good to remember how great teens can be!
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