Mother

While I was away, my son had a difficult time on a few occasions. This is never easy for me, especially from so far away, but now that I'm back, I'm reminded just how difficult it can be when I'm right here. Finding the line between loving and smothering, knowing what to talk to kids about when, knowing how to help them or when to help them and when to just listen, it seems just about impossible to get it right at the moment.

These guys no doubt mean this song metaphorically as well as literally, but the lyrics sure hit home for this momma:

Hush now baby, baby, don't you cry

Momma's gonna make all of your nightmares come true

Momma's gonna put all of her fears into you

Momma's gonna keep you right here under her wing

She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing

Momma's will keep Baby cozy and warm

Oooo Babe

Oooo Babe

Ooo Babe, of course Momma's gonna help build the wall

It's probably not about getting it right, anyway. It's probably just about showing up, doing the best I can, and keeping my heart open...