Letting go…

Chelsea is graduating Magna Cum Laude in two weeks. David and I are very proud of her. She is quickly becoming more responsible and independent every day preparing for her new life in Aggieland. As with any typical teenager, she is increasingly absent from the house and difficult when she is home. David and I are angry at her more often and she is lashing back. Needless to say, our relationship has been strained. Last night I had a talk with her and as the tears flowed, we both expressed our love. Something has changed though, something is different, something clicked. She is still my daughter and I cherish her, but if feel like I have let go. She is probably wondering what took me so long. This is probably just the first stage. I really didn’t expect that it would hurt so much.