Myranda and Tyler are growing up.... too fast for their momma. Myranda is taking Driver's Ed this week. A new chapter in her life and another step toward independence. She has her first "family date" coming up, meaning she can date, but has to be with our family or his family. Tyler is starting to work a little at the golf course and has reached that awkward point in his life where the voice is changing and lets out a squeak every once in a while. I have noticed a few whiskers appearing on the once baby soft skin and he soon will be learning to shave.
All of these are signs of maturing preparing them for stepping out on their own. They are no longer in need of the nurturing from their parents, but they will always need our love, support and encouragement. This is an exciting step in their lives as they turn the page to new experiences. We as parents will have to step aside and watch them make their own mistakes and hopefully learn from them the first time and not say "I told you so".
Teenage years are awkward and can be quite challenging for both the teenager and the parents. We as parents can only hope that we have laid a solid foundation of Christlike values, unwavering belief in Jesus and set the example of how Christians should live and pray that they will remember the true cornerstone of life and keep it front and foremost.
