A Rite of Passage.... You know, those milestones which mark everyone's life, in some manner or another. I read somewhere that there are 5 pivotal moments in everyone's life, or was it 7? Well, anyway, 5 or 7, milestones. Things like.... falling in love. Or graduation... Or finding the perfect pair of Mary Jane heels (that only took me years....).
So, Rite of Passage. When I held my children in my arms the first time, thier life flashed before my eyes. (Now, what they wanted wasn't a factor when they didn't know what they wanted.) Anyway, Rite of Passage. Having the kid off the family dole. Paying thier own way. The biggest raise I will ever get is having my children pay thier own way. Imagine. Dream. Wonder what it will be like.
What is all of this leading to, you may ask.... Well, Child B has been hired by her company. She has PTO days, health insurance, all the good things in life. CONGRATULATIONS, my sweet girl.
In addition, Child A believes he may have found his calling in life. CONGRATULATIONS, my beautiful boy.
I am in a state of disbelief. Could it be that the second part of my life is concluding? Can it be true that I am...... dare I say it....... *gulp* MMMMM.... middle aged???? *tears are welling up and my bottom lip is quivering*..... I'm not ready......
Wait, do you think this means I can retire sometime in the future.... Play with grandbabies...... Travel????
This could be good........
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