This weekend I took my oldest on her first University visit. The visit was amazing and she told me she is definitely going there. I wonder if her resolve will be swayed as we visit other campuses of other universities. Rewind to a few nights earlier when I was discussing with my soon-to-be adult child some concerns I was having (normal teenage things that moms concern themselves with). At first it started as it usually does when we engage in such discussions. She was defensive in a passive agressive way. I was hurt that she couldn't see my concern. However, after we played through our normal roles. The soon-to-be adult emerged and guided me through what it should look like to work through a problem and resolve it in an equitable way. Fast forward back to campus. My greatest weakness is that I sit too long with my fears. They often overwhelm me and take over. "Not today!" I told them. I was determined to enjoy every moment of this day without the "what if" creeping in to ruin it. Please don't get me wrong. I am not saying I won't unpack the fears. I realize that there will be tuition to pay, there will be seperation anxiety I will have to address, and I understand that my role as my daughter's mother will change. My take-away from the day is my daughter will soon be chasing her dreams, and I get to cheer her on as she does. I need to take more opportunities to experience the moment.