Letting my kids sleepover at people's houses is a big deal to me. You can call me a protective parent if you want...I guess that would be fitting...but I don't want anything traumatizing or awful to happen to my kids! Because of that, until now, my kids have not spent the night at anyone's house, but our very close friends, family and home.
That is...until last night.
Our oldest daughter got invited to a "SLUMBER PARTY" birthday party for last night. I am not sure why, but I agreed to let her go without much hesitation at all. This not only surprised myself, but my husband too. First of, I knew she wasn't going to be the only little girl sleeping over, because there were a few from her class invited & confirmed from her class. I met the parents (both of them) at the school this week during their "end of the year" show. They have an older daughter and a younger son (that will be starting Kindergarten with my youngest daughter this fall). I just felt okay about it.
So, I dropped her off last night and she was all on my mind all night...LITERALLY! I knew she would be fine and could call me if she needed her MOMMY...but there are an awful lot of "WHAT IF'S" that can haunt a mommy while she's not in control of the situation or her child.
Am I the only one that feels that way? I know I can't be. This world is getting worse by the minute and it's really, truly hard to trust anyone anymore...but especially with my PRIDE AND JOY! The children that I've poured my heart and soul into caring for, loving, nurturing and raising to be a healthy, well rounded adult.
Anyway, needless to say...she did great, they were tired this morning but happy and she was so glad I let her spend the night. I feel like I had to let go, a little bit...of that kite string that I want to hold tightly too forever and I am glad that I did. Doesn't mean that I will trust her to go stay with just "ANYONE", however...her this was a good decision for me to make for her. Not only did I have to trust my instincts, but it made her feel good too...since she knew this was such a big deal for mommy.
My questions for you... (cause you know I always have some)
When did your kids start spending the night with their "FRIENDS" (that you may not know very well, or know the parents at all)?
How did you deal with the "UNKNOWN" elements that loom while they are gone?
Would you change things now...if you could?
I'm really glad she had fun and I look forward to letting her have more fun "overnight" stays with her friends in the future. Sometimes it's just hard letting go...
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