As parents we raise and guide our children to march to the beat of their own drums. While doing so we hope they dig deep and find their strength and independence. We pray they build a life they are happy with and not a life they feel we want them to build.

So many get stuck between the parent that follows raising their kids the way they were raised, until they don’t. This makes it hard for a few parents to let go and allow their kids to pave their own path. We all know there is absolutely no manual on how to raise our children and that our parental knowledge comes from trial and error. What we forget is that kids too, learn by trial and error. We have to allow them the room to fail so that they may grow. We are there to help them find their way back up.

We have been blessed to watch our two oldest adult children pave their way into what we call adulthood. Both have been successful in paving the life they desire on their own terms and not anyone else’s. As parents we proudly watched as our son welcomed the world of homeownership while building a life with an amazing woman that stands by his side without fail. Our adult daughter, we have watched spread her wings and truly become a strong woman that knocks doors down without apologies. She travels while also working full-time, living life to its fullest-in her authentic uniqueness that makes her….HER.

We have been blessed to watch our youngest teen grow into a natural talent she possesses. She was once the timid kid who found a small circle of friends was her best fit, until this year. This year she grew into her skill, which is in the world of art; grew her circle of friends and stepped into leadership roles. She also picked up a camera and the rest is history. Just a few days ago, we watched as she photo shot and entire concert with her very first media pass for the band, Dirty Heads. She knocked her experience out of the park! So much, that she has been asked if the band could share her photo’s while giving her photo credit AND she has also been invited to shoot some future shows while spending the day with the band.

Parenting is not easy BUT we are actually doing much better than we think. As parents my husband and I could not be prouder of all 3 of our kids.