By the very last day of summer we had crossed everything off of our list except for "go to Alexandria." Luckily, the stars were aligned and I woke her up on the very last day of summer and asked, "Hey, do you wanna go to Alexandria today?" She jumped out of bed and raced to get ready! She confessed to me later that she assumed we weren't going to get to go at all.
I very much want to be my teens best friend. It is hard for me to see her laughing and giggling with her friends while I play the role of "homework enforcer." I know that I am not here to be her friend... but to be her parent. I mean, let's face it, parents can be friends too but it's not the same thing.
However, the day we went to Alexandria was a day that we got to hang out and talk and relax... as friends. It was chicken soup for this mom's soul to be honest.
She had a blast and she loved strolling down the streets of Alexandria. Most of all, she loved sitting by this fountain with her Starbucks drink.
Really -- it was a fabulous day!
We just chilled, and strolled, and talked... and hung out. Can you see how happy she looks? I will forever cherish this spontaneous trip with Lulu. Moments like this cannot be planned. They just happen!
It was the perfect ending to an almost perfect summer!
I read that parents cannot create bonding moments with teens.
We can only make ourselves available ALL OF THE TIME
and wait for them to come to you.
Do you agree?
1 comment:
I love that my 11 year old is getting to an age where we can spend time having a lemonade at Panera, chatting and laughing. I really enjoying getting to know her and letting her get to know me.
I think it is so important for us to show our daughters how to be great women... nice job.
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