Last week my youngest son graduated from college (WOW). I use to call him my baby since he is the youngest of three and it bothers him just a bit. He is far from being a baby though. He is a husband, a college graduate, a hard worker and he makes decisions and lives with the consequences. I enjoy having adult children and a new sort of relationship that goes with that. If I continue to just see them as my babies I would miss out on a great opportunity. I am now reaping the benefits of raising them. They are my friends, advisers and support team.
As I reflect back over the years my main advise to young mothers is don't be in a hurry to move on to another stage. Enjoy the soft fuzzy hair of your newborn, the constant activity of your toddler, the challenge of wills in elementary, the mood swings of a per-teen, independence of a teenager and struggle to be an adult in college. Each phase flies by and can not be revisited or redone. Invest your time wisely and enjoy the moment you are in.

