My first thought this morning was that James must have been rather tired from a very busy day yesterday. He’s usually the first one up in our household and he was nowhere to be seen when I rolled out of bed. A second later it hit me … James wasn’t home. He’s spending a few days with Pauline’s parents. We were visiting them last night for Pauline’s dad’s birthday and we left James behind when we left.
He’s been very excited about having a couple of days with Grandad and Grandma. I’ve been less excited. I know he’ll be well looked after, in fact he’s sure to be spoiled. I know that he’ll have a wonderful time and come home with lots of wonderful stories but it’s hard letting go, even if it is just a few days away.
I like having my boy around but I also know even though he’s only 7 I have to let him go.
As parents, Pauline and I have been in the process of letting both Emily and James go since the day they were born. Little by little we have to loosen our grip on them and release them into the world. (The world better get ready.)
I know it’s the best thing for them, I just wish it wasn’t so difficult.
Posted by Rodney Olsen
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You and Pauline are wise parents. I know that feeling of missing my son when he’s not around, but I’ll let you in on a little secret…when they get older you will be begging the grandparents to take them now and then 🙂
wow you’re certainly a great dad Rodney!
Rodney,
I khow just how you feel, my 9 year old spent a few days with his grandparents over the Christmas holidays. Up till then this past we have spent just about every weekend together. I think I am trying to make up for all the time I have missed with him while traveling for my job. But now that I have a new position I dont travel as much and I try to spend as much time with the boys that I can.
Joe B