Legal

Legal. That term has many connotations, most of them negative or questioning legality. All of my kids are now of legal age but one. I find myself not aging but my children growing, maturing, marrying, having kids, going off to school, making decisions, all of that "adult" stuff. I now have 5 "adults" as children. It doesn't really seem possible that it has all gone by so fast. Where did it go?... It seem like just yesterday I was changing diapers, heating up bottles in the microwave, sneaking food to the babies (sorry sweetie!), holding their hands while they learned to walk, helping them ride bikes, first days of school, soccer, baseball, football, basketball, hockey, swimming, where does it all go? Has my life been nothing but a chauffeur? Perhaps but those have been my most precious moments with my children as I took them to games and we had some private, one-on-one time together. We laughed, cried, rocked out (still do), discussed all things including the opposite sex (I still can't believe I have grandkids and have others dating, you are not old enough to do that yet!!!! I distinctly remember telling all of you that you couldn't date until you were married or 35, whichever came first), talked about church, goals, dreams. Those are dear to me. Where has it gone? You have become legal, made good choices for the most part and are progressing in your lives. I am proud of you. You are good people, good children and exemplary people in my book. To me, you are legal.