Slipping through my fingers all the time – ABBA sang this in the 1980s and I was a small child and did not quite get it back then. Now I do. As a mom, don’t you feel like these children of ours are growing up a little too fast? Time is slipping through my fingers. They keep on doing new things and tackling new phases in their young lives.

Our son and his girlfriend at the Junior Prom

We are happy our son has started dating a lovely young lady whom he met at our homeschool co-op. They are very precious together and the happiness on their faces gives us joy. My husband and I have always said that if our children wanted to date after age 16, they would be free to do so. While they are still under our roof, we can offer guidance as needed and support if necessary. Continue reading »