{"id":58334,"date":"2016-01-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xenodochial-archimedes.45-76-20-142.plesk.page\/2016x101x1letting-go\/"},"modified":"2022-11-29T18:24:22","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T18:24:22","slug":"letting-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrsbishop.com\/2016\/01\/letting-go.html","title":{"rendered":"Letting Your Child Grow"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"letting<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s after midnight and I just got my little guy settled back down in bed.<\/p>\n

Tonight the Hubby and I had an impromptu date while our little man spent the evening with his Meemaw and Papaw. It was a great night with lots of laughter and much needed couple time.<\/p>\n

When I went to pick up my little guy, he was confused- he wanted to spend the night with his grandparents. He\u2019s been asking about it for awhile, and so has my mom. I want so badly for him to be able to stay there\u2013the only problem?<\/p>\n

In his almost 4 years of life, I have not been away from him once (barring his stay at Riley Children\u2019s Hospital\u00a0his\u00a0first couple of weeks.)<\/p>\n

I go out with friends, or spend evenings with family. We go on dates and stay out late\u2026.but we have always brought him back home afterwards. It\u2019s been our routine.<\/p>\n

I am a control freak.<\/p>\n

I am a Momma of a once critically ill child.<\/p>\n

Letting go is hard.<\/p>\n

When I think of letting him spread his wings, my throat tightens. My head throbs. The thought of relinquishing control of his well-being is overwhelming, but\u2026<\/p>\n

I want to let him experience new things. Some of my fondest memories are from nights I\u00a0\u00a0spent staying with Grandparents, Aunts, Cousins, and friends.<\/p>\n

As I was listening to him talk about all the fun he had with his Grandparents, I knew it was time. I have to let him go. I have to let him fly. I have to.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s going to hurt me, but it\u2019s going to benefit him. I have to stop imagining that tiny, helpless baby in the hospital and take a long look at the strong, albeit lanky, toddler in front of me.<\/p>\n

The one begging me to let him stay with Meemaw, so they can \u201cplay in the morning tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time Momma, let him grow.<\/p>\n

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What do you struggle with letting go of when it comes to your little one(s)? I\u2019d love some encouragement and advice!<\/p>\n

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Linking:<\/p>\n

Mommy Moments <\/a><\/p>\n

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