I knew it would happen. There was once a time when he couldn't get enough of me, now he will barely touch me. I have felt him slipping away for a while now. After seven wonderful years, our relationship has officially transitioned and someone else has taken my place.
I am talking about my seven year old son, Matthew.
Me: Matthew, have you given your mama a hug today? (I pull him toward me.)
Matthew: Stop! You're embarrassing me.
I knew it would happen. The day would arrive when my son would resist my affection and cling to his dad. Since the day he was born, I knew I would have to let him go. First to his dad, and then to his future wife.
And I don't like it one bit.
However, in order for Matthew to have healthy relationships as an adult, I have to encourage him to become a man and to be independent of me.
I am not giving up on showing my affection to him. I just have to find creative ways to love him without embarrassing him now!
I am talking about my seven year old son, Matthew.
Me: Matthew, have you given your mama a hug today? (I pull him toward me.)
Matthew: Stop! You're embarrassing me.
I knew it would happen. The day would arrive when my son would resist my affection and cling to his dad. Since the day he was born, I knew I would have to let him go. First to his dad, and then to his future wife.
And I don't like it one bit.
However, in order for Matthew to have healthy relationships as an adult, I have to encourage him to become a man and to be independent of me.
I am not giving up on showing my affection to him. I just have to find creative ways to love him without embarrassing him now!
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