As a boy mom, I get this. My son wanted to get his pilots license at around 16 years old. He was adamant about it. I, on the other hand, am terrified of flying. After months of pleading he convinced me to have, “just one flying lesson.” I insisted we go in the tiny plane together for that lesson. All for one, and one for all. I watched his face the entire time. He was in his element. He was a tech kid since he could walk and talk, and I knew in that moment, sitting in the backseat of a plane the size of a station wagon, I was letting my fears stand in the way of his dreams. I knew I had to let go and let him be him. He trained as a pilot. I watched nervously from the ground every single time. Now, he is an engineer working on things that fly in space. I had to let go and quite literally let him fly ❤️
My son also wanted to get his pilots license at 16 - he began reading a flight manual at 14 and started flying lessons shortly thereafter. Although young, he was determined to solo before he got his driver's license. A few weeks after his 16th birthday, I watched him solo from the ground with tears of joy and a lump of fear in my throat. But he did it flawlessly and is continuing his training to make his dreams come true. ✨
Christine, this has brought tears to my eyes – so beautifully written, and a privilege to read. I can just picture you, mama bear from the off, defiantly tiptoeing off to visit your boys after your C-section – oh how this resonates! And so much more. Just beautiful. Oof. 💗💕
Christine, this was so beautiful. As a fellow boy mom a little behind you on this journey, I took your words to heart and am going to hold them close. Your line about your boys not being particularly wild but wanting lives that are fast and free was particularly poignant. Happy belated Mother’s Day!
As a boy mom, I get this. My son wanted to get his pilots license at around 16 years old. He was adamant about it. I, on the other hand, am terrified of flying. After months of pleading he convinced me to have, “just one flying lesson.” I insisted we go in the tiny plane together for that lesson. All for one, and one for all. I watched his face the entire time. He was in his element. He was a tech kid since he could walk and talk, and I knew in that moment, sitting in the backseat of a plane the size of a station wagon, I was letting my fears stand in the way of his dreams. I knew I had to let go and let him be him. He trained as a pilot. I watched nervously from the ground every single time. Now, he is an engineer working on things that fly in space. I had to let go and quite literally let him fly ❤️
This is magnificent — and brava to you!!
Loved your post ❤️
My son also wanted to get his pilots license at 16 - he began reading a flight manual at 14 and started flying lessons shortly thereafter. Although young, he was determined to solo before he got his driver's license. A few weeks after his 16th birthday, I watched him solo from the ground with tears of joy and a lump of fear in my throat. But he did it flawlessly and is continuing his training to make his dreams come true. ✨
I love this so much, Susan! It's such a brave moment for you — and your son. His determination and grit are admirable and I know you are so proud!
So awesome!! It’s scary but worth it to see them live their dreams!
I love this essay!
Thank you so much!
Christine, this has brought tears to my eyes – so beautifully written, and a privilege to read. I can just picture you, mama bear from the off, defiantly tiptoeing off to visit your boys after your C-section – oh how this resonates! And so much more. Just beautiful. Oof. 💗💕
You are so wonderful — thank you for reading and seeing me 🤍
You see all of us in your storytelling! Such is the power of sharing our stories, and yours captures so much. 🥰
Christine, this was so beautiful. As a fellow boy mom a little behind you on this journey, I took your words to heart and am going to hold them close. Your line about your boys not being particularly wild but wanting lives that are fast and free was particularly poignant. Happy belated Mother’s Day!
Thank you so much for reading, Lindsay — I’m honored my words resonated. Hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day xx
So sweet!🥰
Thank you 🤍
Beautifully said
Thank you — and Happy Mother’s Day!!
May we all live fast and free. Happy Mothers Day!