Once you Swap Spit...

My Germ-a-phob daughter #2 actually took a sip out of daughter #1's glass tonight.  She has recently acquired her first lip smacking, kiss swappin' boyfriend.  She swaps spit for the first time in her life and it is transforming!

I have to admit that as a conservative mom who has always sought to teach appropriate slow-moving physical relationship, this new spit-swapping thing is tough.  But, it does have it's perks.  Daughter #2 is growing from the 'germ-a-phobic freak' that she was to someone who is more balanced in that area.

Amazing what a mom can find as positive benefits for her daughter's kissing escapades.

In all honesty, daughter #2 is a well-rounded young woman who is seeking to walk into womanhood.  I trust her and her kissing.  Although, I do have my eyes on that young man, don't you think that I don't!!!

Daughter #2 is 18 and her first kiss has occurred in this, her 18th year.   He, in turn, is a childhood friend of many years!  I guess I should be thankful that it took him so long to make his move.

Parents walk through many seasons.  Just as teens walk through many seasons.  Don't think that parents have anything figured out!  Cuz, just when you THINK you do, wha-bam, something happens, and you realize that you don't.

There has not been any season of motherhood more wonderful than mothering the teen years.  Really.  My girls are truly my best friends and wonderful companions.  They offer great advice and spur me on toward love and good deeds like no other.

So, I'll take the spit-swapping like a trooper and prepare my heart for what God has next with the assurity and hope that comes from living in Him.  It is beautiful.  I smile and am full of joy in walking together with these wonderful girls, my daughters!