Oh er! Its been a funny old day!
KD, my beautiful 17 year old daughter, has set off on an adventure that will take her to the other side of the world. This time next week she will be setting off on a five day trek to Machu Pichu in Peru.
Today started with a cooked breakfast shared by myself, KD and Auntie Suzie - AD having left for school after giving his sis a quick hug (although he did go to wave her off at school)
It was then a quick last minute shop for a brush and hair ties before we arrived at the school. Everything was going fine until a kindly teacher asked how things were....then the tears started.
Realising that me hanging about for the next 45 mins was not going to help - especially as I was on the verge of mega tears (which I do not do gracefully - red eyes - blotchy face)I asked if I should go - KD nodded in the affirmative. So I went home and blubbed there instead!
Its not that I don't want her to go - but I am going to miss her! This month away is a big challenge for KD in so many ways(those in the know will understand)- but it is also a chance for her to prove to herself what a strong, determined and capable young lady she is. She has grown into an wonderful independently minded young woman. I often say she is a typical teenager - but that is under selling her. She is a daughter to be proud of. And I am - more than words can say. Her guts and determination, her sense of fun, her fierce loyalty to her family and friends, her hugs - which she shares liberally, her spark, her stroppiness, her untidiness, her grumpy moments, her laughter - her beautiful personality - all add up to one proud mum.
BUT how come letting go hurts so much? How come cutting those apron strings is so hard? Heart strings are being tugged real tight at the moment...
On a lighter note - KD successfully managed to sneak past a kit inspection her make-up and a selection of jewellery. The make-up hidden underneath her medicine and the jewellery in a hidden pocket in her ruck sack....see I told you she was determined and capable....
1 comment:
Hugs to you. Such a hard transition.
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