A Neverending Commitment

From the very moment that I knew I was going to be a mother, I was in freak-out mode. Just the thought of being responsible for another human being was enough to topple my reality, but I also knew, that I was excited. I knew that...this person inside of me, was a part of me, and everytime I felt Griffin doing his kicking and tumbling routine, it was just a reminder of all of the good and bad things to come with parenthood.

All of that being said, I know that my role of being a mother DOES NOT end once Griffin turns 18. He may be fully capable of making his own decisions, and hopefully, I will have instilled the vital skills he needs to be a successful adult, but I know that he will still need me in someways. If ever a situation arose, where I recieved a phone call, from a young lady or one of Griffin's friends on the other end; obviously distraut over Griffin's actions, I would immediatly take action as a mother. I would be concerned for him, knowing that I did not raise him to be disrespectful, or threatening to others. I feel that you should never just dismiss this behavior, no matter how old your child is! Your "grown" child is just a reflection of how you, as a parent raised them.