Parenting continues. It just changes with time. With our daughter, we’re now at that age where almost everything is ok to do on her own, but sometimes there’s still a need (often mutual) to be present for backup and reassurance.
And so there are limits and negotiations and compromises. To be fair, the discussions are all very civil and understanding.
I’ve really matured.
More seriously, Obs on a sunny Saturday lunchtime is a good case in point. Probably completely cool and safe, but just that bit of lingering doubt. And so it was decided that we are hands off, but nearby.
And you think you’re overreacting until you wander down Lower Main Road and get approached by two dodgy types in as many minutes. And then you return to your car to find someone looking through the rear window for stuff to steal.
Lovely.
So while I’ve definitely had better Saturdays, I’m also very willing to be here. Just in case.
High hopes of being home for at least some of the football later, though.