Not only does my eldest daughter continue to blossom and surprise me, my big girl takes care of business. Seeing how passionate she is about the things that are important to her inspires me. She is diligent when it comes to completing her school assignments and rehearsing for a performance.
I admire how she's coming out of her shell. I've often referenced her as being my shy side (personality-wise) to the extreme. When she was younger, I was concerned that her timid nature would prevent her from taking advantage of opportunities. She's sure showing me!
When she was in about the 3rd grade, we had an interesting conversation that left us both upset after it ended. She had a talent show at her school that she didn't want me to attend. It hurt my feelings that she was so serious. I didn't get it. I couldn't understand why my desire to go didn't excite and encourage her.
She explained to me then, that if I went to her talent show she'd be more nervous and not do well. That made me angry. I must've went on for an hour about how I'm her mother and there will be times when I'll have to be present as her guardian and on and on...
I did not go to that talent show. In fact, I never really used to see her perform at home. Of course I knew my baby had rhythm because she had to "get it from her mama," but she wasn't a "look what I can do" kind of kid. She was and still is mellow for the most part.
It wasn't until last year that I was honored to see my baby shine. This occurred in public at the Westfield Shopping Center. There was an open casting call for American Mall Model Search, that she wanted to audition for. The evening we went my youngest daughter had fallen asleep in the car and I thought twice about taking my big girl.
Simply because I didn't think she would represent. I was tired too and I almost drove us straight home. A voice said to me "are you really going to disregard her little hearts passion right now?" It made me feel like I wasn't being supportive of my baby. My first born.
Both of my girls auditioned. My big girl was chosen to come back. Of course, after the shenanigans (time+money&catch= no guaranteed future opportunities) we returned for the talent show finale. I was blown away by my daughters dance number. I didn't even know she could move like that.
My daughter is working with a whole lot. Both of my girls are. One fortunate mom I am. I know that I have my work cut out rearing them properly. Never again ever, will I doubt the possibilities of the future especially in the respects of my children.
CHECK THIS: If we (ADULTS) don't support our youth (especially our own) while they display positive growth as they develop into confident adults, WHO WILL?
I'm loving the many lessons I experience raising my children.
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