It’s another Monday, and today it feels like a good one in my little world. I know the bigger world is in chaos but today, I’m need of focusing right here.
I’ve been thinking a lot about being parents of adult children… it’s hard and not for the faint of heart… I am definitely the faint of heart!!
I feel like this is harder than having toddlers!
Okay, not quite but it’s harder to understand. I’m having to learn to be someone different, better than who I’ve always been. I probably should have been this person always, but life is a learning process.
Anyway, I’m learning to listen more and fix less. They don’t need me to fix or help unsolicited. I can listen and be present, see them, hear them. If they ask for help, then, and only then can I help.
This is hard for me, but I’m working on it. I mean, again, life is a learning process, and thankfully, I think (hope) I’m learning well.
This weekend, I’ve ample opportunity to really just be present and listen and I think I’ve done okay with it. I’m sure I wasn’t perfect with it but I’m learning and trying.
Definitely got to share lots of love and that brings me joy – so much joy in this life.
I got to be with one kid and their someone special and talk to the other on the phone for a couple of hours, so this weekend felt wonderful for me.
And I’ll take that as a win! I’ll worry about tomorrow’s problems tomorrow. For now, I’ll let the peace and joy wash over me.
And with that, the dryer just finished so I need to go put the clean sheets on the bed, so…
Until next time…♥️
Simply Sherri 
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