Time to Let Go...

Something a little bit different today - a poem I wrote last week about weaning my daughter (who recently turned two). As a breadwinner mom fortunate enough to work from home, breastfeeding has been a really special way for me to stay connected with Carly. I will miss it. But I am looking forward to what comes next...

Time to Let Go

time to let go

time to share you with the world

but I resist

I remember you

when we were one

when you were mine alone

and I carried you

and I sang to you

and we shared every breath

I remember you

when you were born

when you cried for me

and I cried for you

until we were reunited

and all was right again

I remember you

when you were one

when you ventured out

but always returned

for the warmth of my skin

and the love in my heart

I will never forget

the look in your eyes

your hand on my cheek

the moments we shared

serenity

eternity

simplicity

perfection

time to let go

time to see what happens next

but I hold on

because I love you

Comments

[Beth/mom/nana]

As your Mom, always, I am in tears reading , comprehending and understanding what you are feeling.
You have shared and given of yourself and done a great thing for the both of you.
Carly will continue to grow and be nurtured in a different way now.
I love you,
Mom

[Cindy]

Hi Traci, This was so beautiful! As a good friend of your Mom"s I know how she feels believe I do. Always remember at the end of the day you are Carly's Mom. Please give her a big hug for me.

[Mandi]

Beautiful!

[Lauren]

I am in tears... at work. I'm not so lucky to work at home. II just weaned my 1 yr old son last week. It was very hard for me. He has handled it wonderfully through.

[Donovan]

beautiful. May you find the bittersweet joy fulfilling.

[Aunt Karen]

How it seems like only yesterday that you were the baby you write about----it brings back memories of weaning my own children----this is that very difficult journey in letting go that launches Miss Carly into her great adventure in life, growing in confidence as she ventures forth-----how beautifully and eloquently you express your journey---so glad that I get to know your precious Carly through your computer journal----a big hug

[Mary Ann]

Since I could not breastfeed, I never had that feeling and always wondered what we both missed...we missed a lot! Great Work Trac!