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Parenting the Only Job You Can't Quit!

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Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Sundance Realty

I know this isn't about real estate, but it is probably something most of us can relate to. My mom used to say the "being a parent was the only job you can't quit", and boy was she right. My kids aren't kids anymore they are adults. Well age wise they are adults, I have 2 one of each kind. One of them is very responsible and does what he should most of the time. He makes you proud and grateful that at least one of your kids has some common sense. The other is my free spirit (we probably all have one of those), they keep life interesting, and they keep you on your toes. BUT they can be very draining and worrisome. They enjoy life almost too much. Sometimes they make you wish you had been more adventurous when you were their age and then they scare you half to death. When their lives fall apart they fall apart big. They never seem to have small problems, just large ones. I guess God gives us these kids to make our lives full, and to give us a reason to feel all the emotions He allows us to have.

For all of you who have a free spirit, love them lots, pray for them hard, laugh with them, cry with them, be mad enough to ring their necks, and then give thanks for them. Oh yea, give a thanks for the one you can always count on to help keep you sane too!!!

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Lanette Branch
Taylor Properties - Bel Air, MD
Bel Air, MD Real Estate Agent

Donna, a mother's job is never done and your kids will always be your kids--responsible or free-spirited or everything in between.  All we can do is be the best parent we can and give all the love and guidance we can (all whilst maintaining our sanity...) It's crazy at times but I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world!

You should've posted this one in the Agent Mom group. Well, it's not too late...

Feb 17, 2007 02:07 PM
Donna Dosch
Century 21 Sundance Realty - Ormond Beach, FL
Broker Associate, CRS, e-PRO

Lanette, thanks for the comment, and I agree I wouldn't trade it for the world either. If I knew how to post in the Agent Mom group I would. Thanks again

 

Feb 18, 2007 04:13 AM
Lanette Branch
Taylor Properties - Bel Air, MD
Bel Air, MD Real Estate Agent

Just go to that group and subscribe, then "edit" this post. When you're in edit mode, you can chose to publish in the Agent Mom group.  It'll be a choice everytime you write a new article (after you join the group).

Hope that answers your question.

Feb 19, 2007 02:33 PM
Donna Dosch
Century 21 Sundance Realty - Ormond Beach, FL
Broker Associate, CRS, e-PRO
Thanks so much Lanette it worked! I still have a lot to learn I appreciate your help.
Feb 19, 2007 10:05 PM
Lanette Branch
Taylor Properties - Bel Air, MD
Bel Air, MD Real Estate Agent

Cool, I'm glad it worked.  I'm looking forward to reading more insightful articles from you, Donna!

Feb 19, 2007 11:42 PM
inactive AR account
Dayton, OH

I'm glad it worked too!  :-D

I feel your pain AND your pride. It's that roots and wings thing. I have one of each and it's my female also who is the free spirit.  Sagitarius in a world of Capricorns and a Virgo (I figure it's got to be tough for her, too!)  My free spirit is 15- Holy Cow!  I never really learned how to pray until I had teenagers.  Hang in there, Sister!

Feb 20, 2007 10:08 AM
Brande Bradford
Keller Williams - McDonough, GA
Realtor

Donna,

I can COMPLETELY understand this post.

I have a 19 year old (Today is her birthday), she is in Kansas going to school at Emporia State.  She is extremely respsonsible and has her head on straight.  Never asks for anything, works 2 jobs and does great in school.

I have a 14 year old.  She is an honor roll student.  At one time she was my tomboy, but seems to be becoming a little prissy.  And next month, will be turning 15 and planning for the many heart attacks I will have while she is learning to drive. ( I really think she is planning on how to freak me out)

I have a 5 year old little boy, who is absolutely spoiled rotten.  His sisters would do anything for him.

THEN, I have my 18 year old ( turned 18 on the 12th).  This is my free spirited child. Of course as parents, we know nothing, we are controlling, demanding and just flad out stupid.  Well, since turning 18, she has decided that she can make it on her own.  So she moved out last Friday.  Now, I do know where she is living, I am not sure how she will afford it, along with a car and school, but I know that there comes a point when lessons need to be learned.

I can remember my mom telling me that your kids are always your kids, period. I can remember thinking that was stupid and that I was no longer a kid.  Now, I am seeing it is soooo true, and even though there are moments, it is one job I would never want to quit.

I guess at least I know there are others out there worrying as a mom like I do. :-)

Brande

Feb 20, 2007 11:20 AM
Donna Dosch
Century 21 Sundance Realty - Ormond Beach, FL
Broker Associate, CRS, e-PRO

Hi Theresa,

Good Luck to you, and prayer is your best friend!! I hope the next 3 or 4 years are easy and your free spirit doesn't give you worrisome things to pray about! Thanks Donna

Feb 21, 2007 10:54 AM
Donna Dosch
Century 21 Sundance Realty - Ormond Beach, FL
Broker Associate, CRS, e-PRO

Brande,

WOW you have your hands full! Mine moved out too, and then moved back because she couldn't afford it, and then moved again. I guess all we can do is pray, and support them if they come to us for help when they figure out they are on the wrong road. Good Luck and thank you. Donna

Feb 21, 2007 10:58 AM