a big week for me

Well, I think this week was about me growing up. Yes. Today I was thinking about how I'm having to let my children take their next steps towards independence. They are both at camps this week. And i'm not volunteering or helping out at either camp.

With Little Bit, I'm just dropping her off at the door. I've not really been in the building and don't even know where her room for the camp is at. And she is quite pleased with walking in by herself. She let me know she knew where she was going and didn't need me. I'm proud in a winsome way.

Big Kid's camp is going places. Today I was asked by one camp counselor, "Don't you wish you were going to Splash Town today?" I wanted to shout out, "Yes, I want to go. I want to make sure all is ok. I don't want my kid just with other kids and one teenager." But, I didn't. I had another conversation with another counselor about how we both were letting our children be in charge of their own money and towels and stuff to pack for today. It's difficult to let them learn to be responsible. I want to do for them.

But, then today I read the blog of a friend's child. She is in China for the summer working for Heifer International and her college. I realize today when I read this blog of adventure, that soon my children will be half way around the world off on their own adventures that these small steps are very important. Time passes quickly.