[sylvie]

Growth, of an amazing kind..
i have always said throughout the journey of parenting, that i gain lessons from my children as much they do from me.
And i always appreciated seeing the world through their beautiful, innocent eyes..
Today was no exception - as teenagers, they have the ability to still teach me things about them, life & myself.

Sometimes we forget to listen, really listen to their feelings & they way they perceive things..
Even if it isn't how we mean it as parents, it's important to know how they see it as young beings..
Communication is so important - & it brought my daughter and i that much closer today..
And hearing her tell me that i am her best friend and the one person in the world that she feels close enough to share anything with..
That meant the absolute world to me.. And i appreciate her feelings, thoughts and honesty from the bottom of my heart, even with the hard stuff..

< ---- a more mindful, understanding & proud momma..