[Doesn't she look grown up in this photo? I can almost see what she'll look like as a teenager.]
This afternoon she jumped in the car as her happy cheerful self, but once we got in the house she was a mess. Crying about the most random of things and fighting with her sisters. She had only been home a few minutes and I already needed a break from her. After spending a few minutes in her room calming down, she confided in me that a girl at school called her rude. She was very distressed by the encounter and although I was sad for her, I admit, I was a little curious as to the reason. I love my Meg, but I know she can be a little much at times. I did my best at calming her and reminding her no matter what to always be kind.
I share this story because I was so impressed and grateful that she approached me about what was frustrating her. You could say it's a fear of mine that when my girls need someone to talk to they won't come to me. Apparently it's not really founded on anything concrete because time and time again I've had incidences, though never from Megan, when my girls have come to me with something on their mind. I know there will be a time when they are teenagers when maybe, just maybe, they'll be more reluctant, but I hope they will always know that I am here ready and willing to just listen.
5 comments:
She does look so grownup in this picture -- I almost couldn't believe it was Megan.
You are so blessed that they confide in you. My oldest keeps everything (and I mean everything!) to herself, and I'm working with her to open up more just because it will be easier on her to let things out. She's always been that way, and it worries me a lot. I feel like I'm constantly monitoring silent signals from her as to whether all is okay. Sigh.
I never get sick of photos of that gorgeous girl! Those eyes are amazing.
I think you're lucky they confide in you. I wish I knew the secret to creating that kind of trust with my kids.
she does look grown up! you're a good mom amy and your girls show it. i bet it felt great to have a moment like that with her.
That's a beautiful photo of Megan, and she definitely looks older in it.
I think it's funny that you have all these fears and notions about how things are going to be with your girls as they grow up. What are these based on? I'm glad Megan disproved this fear of yours.
Amazing photo! (did you make that cute hat?)
I have those kinds of fears as well. It is a gift that they come to you as their confidant!
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