Sometimes I feel like my husband and I are in a mad dash to teach our children important life lessons and values. And, by the way, I am not a good runner.
I’m constantly trying to throw in bits of wisdom during teachable moments, but so often, I feel like I’m falling short. If there was ever a parenting manual out there, I would need it to include a list of life lessons and the corresponding date that I’m supposed to have a conversation with my child about it.
My internal monologue usually sounds something like this:
You forgot to make sure he knew how to respond after receiving a gift.
You didn’t remind him how to be a graceful loser.
You totally suck...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Children's Hospital.
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I have two boys, my oldest is three and my youngest is one and a half. It seems the older they are, the more “limited” I feel.
When I first began this post, I tried thinking of all the things I gave up when I became a mom, like sleep, relaxing dinners, or uninterrupted bathroom breaks. However, the more I thought about this, the more I longed for the "easier" newborn days (as if that exists!) when I could still window shop, take road trips, or talk on the phone.
Aside from naps and an early bedtime, I didn't feel limited in early motherhood. I could tailor each day to the schedule I liked best.
Until my youngest turned one, I was...
I had a long, ugly cry.
It isn’t about the glasses. There is NOTHING wrong with having glasses. I repeat … THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH HAVING GLASSES. I have perspective and I know that glasses aren’t a big deal. We are thankful that he JUST needs glasses. And by the way …
he looks really, really cute in his glasses.
I cried because I don’t want my children to face adversity. I’m almost embarrassed to say that. I constantly tell my students’ parents, “Don’t solve their problems for them.” “It’s OK for your child to struggle.” “Adversity builds character.” Can I talk the talk AND walk the walk? Not really, but I’m trying.
You may not even see glasses as adversity, but...
I have what most parents would call a "strong-willed" daughter. Honestly, though, she's just a typical three-year-old. It takes a lot of work to understand that she's just trying to test her boundaries and determine what she can and can't get away with. This actually is no different from what many of us continue to do beyond the toddler stage. How much can I talk to my friends in this teacher's classroom? How late can I be to work before someone says something? Except, like any kid her age, she's testing boundaries for any and every decision in her life because she's legitimately seeking answers.
And it is EXHAUSTING. It's so tempting to just throw in the towel when she...
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