Sydney often complains that she is not give choices over her own life. I truly feel for her. She is just young enough that I don't feel comfortable allowing her to make some decisions. I believe that she is a nine year old who believes she is 30. God bless her. So, after one of our more emotional conversations, that are coming more frequently lately, we began yet another shaving discussion. We have gone back and forth with allowing her to shave. She is young and I wanted to make sure that she truly was ready. After she expressed that she was embarrassed by her leg hair I decided to leave it up to her. Help her see that she actually has power in her own life. I told her that it was her decision and she would simply need to come to me and ask me to help. I would give her an appropriate razor and teach her how to shave and I would help her with the hard stuff like shaving around the ankles and knees. I left her to think and walked to my bedroom. A couple minutes later she came to my bedroom alone and said, "I think it's time". So with razor in one hand and shaving cream in another, I taught my not-so-little girl how to shave.
She is so proud that she had made this decision. She hasn't told anyone, but I can tell it makes a difference to her. I am so glad that I could give her the choice on this. It has brought our relationship to the next level. I am having to learn to let go of some things. Puberty is coming and I do not want to lose my girls during this time of change. I want to be a connected Mom. So, now it on the talk about all the changes that will be occurring in the next couple of years. I am so honored to be the person sharing and protecting them!
No comments:
Post a Comment