Church On The Rock Homer

I have heard on many occasions that at some point I will miss the phase of childrearing that I am currently lamenting. I can say that I have not missed changing diapers, nor do I anticipate missing it. In a couple days my oldest hits double digits. It’s hard to believe and I do have the sense that how I interact with my older kids is changing. They no longer need me to assist them in the ways I did when they were little. They know how to clothe, feed, and bath themselves…mostly. I am not chasing them around the house wondering if they will eat something they aren’t supposed to. I’m not holding their hands as they awkwardly take their next step forward in attempting to walk. I am however teaching them to navigate life in new ways…relationally connecting with friends in appropriate and healthy ways, building skills, gaining an education, but most importantly to me growing in their understanding of God. Many of us learn about God and how to follow Him in similar ways. We learn the rules, what He likes and doesn’