26 August 2010
Yes, I know. It's been a long time since I've written. In relation to my two previous posts, I've had a rough time over the last month with transition. Once I r
ealized that most of my anxiety was because my oldest son graduated high school, I was able to deal with it head on. I accepted it. I grieved. I decided to move forward.
So... he started college two weeks ago. He actually was able to drive to the college, find his classrooms, and socially interact with instructors and students. Amazing, since he was a unsocialized homeschooler all of his life :)
It was easy for him. Not so easy for me.
During that time my second oldest son, the infamous David (from earlier blogs), officially became a senior and started a part-time job at Chick-Fil-A. This all happened on a week my husband conveniently was out of town on business... again. That seems to be the perfect time for transition to ease it's way into my life.
I have to admit the older I've gotten the easier I handle change. I still have panic attacks. I still try to deny that I'm feeling anxious. I still cry or yell depending on the moment. But it has gotten easier. I accept it quicker, and I remind myself that transition is change, but this too will change. The transition itself will change me and enrich my life - it always does.
And so... two weeks into the new school year I am now the mom of a college student, as well as three other teenagers. Each of whom will cause much more transition my life, I'm sure. Bring it on!
