Swings

Sometimes I think the swing is a perfect analogy for our parenting. The time comes when we need to give them a push away from us so that they can soar to new heights. They respond with shouts of joyous laughter at the new sense of freedom. And, yes, there is a little bit of trepidation in that joy. And then we just wait patiently and expectantly for their return to our arms. Ready for the next push.