Just got a text from the younges son wanting to know if he can come here for his birthday.
Not wanting to scare him away, I said sure without any jumping up and down. Loud noises scare kids away like wild animals after they get to a certain age. You have to kind of sneak up on them.
After the call, I started thinking about why he would have to ask. But, his Mom and I have been divorced since ’95, so I guess from his point he can’t just assume that he is welcome whenever for however long. But he is, along with his brother, and his older sister. Split homes suck. For a lot of reasons. This song by Keb’ Mo’ always makes me think of my kids and how they have had to make their own way.
Kids need grounding no matter how young or old they are. Think about it.
Namaste.
