My teenagers were most open after my bed time. I am so thankful I sacrificed sleep at those times to spend time with my sons. Our youngest son, who is now 24, talked about our relationship in a recent phone call. We told him that some people intimate we call him too frequently when we are away. His response warmed my heart.
Friends call each other often.
We don t agree about everything. But we can and do talk like adults and friends. We have a love that was developed through years of working out problems and living through experiences together. I made lots of mistakes and had to ask forgiveness of my sons too. But the love and respect we have for one another is the reward for years of mothering.