When Little Birds Want To Leave The Nest

We visited my mom’s house over the weekend since it was my sister’s intimate wedding. After doing our part in the ceremonies, we decided to go home.

While packing our things up, this little boy went near and caught us off guard with a question…

“Can I stay?”

We don’t usually want our kids to stay overnight away from us. That’s how protective we are of them.

So I told him I have work and we need to go home. Of course, with him.

But our not-so-little-baby insisted on staying in his grandma’s house with whatever reason he has in mind.

“I’ll be fine, Mamcee will take care of me.”

There was like a tiny spear pierced in my heart when he insisted at will. I know my family won’t ever harm my kids, but the only thing that prevents me from allowing my kids to stay over at their grandparent’s house is my fear.

What is that fear exactly? Just like any mom, I fear that my child will be independent and would no longer need me. And it is undeniable that grandparents take care of their grandchildren better.

Yes, Minyong is still six years old and young. It scares me to see him enjoying life without me beside him. It hurts me literally.

We were together from his first cry to his first step. I carried him, gave birth to him but right now, he is, perhaps, ready to leave the nest.

I have always thought of this day, but I guess you’ll never be ready.

This is the longest time I haven’t seen him, and it’s still two days. I never expect anyone to understand this fear, but I know every mom out there understands what I want to voice out.

A mother fears to be away from her children. Are you ready for your little birds to leave the nest?