As we approach mother's day I got to thinking about everything my kids have been teaching me lately and this is what I have come up with.
Leah has taught me:
That space in a temperament is healthy.
That dressing up in your best dress and high heel shoes to catch bugs, is the way to go.
That fashion design is perfect in the eyes of the creator, no mater what the weather is outside.
That just because mom is not into makeup or nail polish does not mean that you can not bond with your two year sister through the joy of that stuff.
That one on one time is the best thing ever.
That listening to every detail about her day is very boring but very important to her.
That she likes her space but needs to know that you are there for her at all times.
That sometimes being an only child sounds wonderful but at the end of the day it is nice to blame everything on someone else.
That sneaking up for a hug is the best way to get one.
Sam has taught me:
That I have to parent out of the box since he refuses to acknowledge there is a box to begin with.
That life is to be lived, enjoyed, created in the moment and thought about afterwards (like when we are in trouble.)
That bugs can make the best companions no matter where you are.
That there is no designated time of year that snow boots are appropriate.
That adventures go best in hand with some self control.
That school is supposed to be taken seriously (who knew??)
That teasing your sisters will get you attention one way or the other.
That despite my laid back personality schedules, consistency and charts work best for him.
That saying mom 50 times in a row followed by I love you will usually make her face stop looking red and take the growl out of her voice.
Emma has taught me:
That being silly is the best way to be.
That if you make anything sound exciting than it usually helps make it a bit more interesting.
That is is so much fun to laugh, dance, jump, walk, run, be alive, shop, play, yeah pretty much anything but brush her hair.
That a lunch shared with the dog is the best way to eat lunch.
That you can never have too many popsicles in a day.
That uncontrollable hair is rather suiting for an uncontrollable child.
That when you love something (her blankie) you never care how dirty it is. (This lesson I personally apply to Emma as well)
That it is ok that mommy does not speak Spanish because Emma speaks Spanish and English (thank you Dora)
That having a melt down to get yourself better and alright again is ok.
That there is no such thing as loving someone too much (no mater how many times she tells me)
Leah has taught me:
That space in a temperament is healthy.
That dressing up in your best dress and high heel shoes to catch bugs, is the way to go.
That fashion design is perfect in the eyes of the creator, no mater what the weather is outside.
That just because mom is not into makeup or nail polish does not mean that you can not bond with your two year sister through the joy of that stuff.
That one on one time is the best thing ever.
That listening to every detail about her day is very boring but very important to her.
That she likes her space but needs to know that you are there for her at all times.
That sometimes being an only child sounds wonderful but at the end of the day it is nice to blame everything on someone else.
That sneaking up for a hug is the best way to get one.
Sam has taught me:
That I have to parent out of the box since he refuses to acknowledge there is a box to begin with.
That life is to be lived, enjoyed, created in the moment and thought about afterwards (like when we are in trouble.)
That bugs can make the best companions no matter where you are.
That there is no designated time of year that snow boots are appropriate.
That adventures go best in hand with some self control.
That school is supposed to be taken seriously (who knew??)
That teasing your sisters will get you attention one way or the other.
That despite my laid back personality schedules, consistency and charts work best for him.
That saying mom 50 times in a row followed by I love you will usually make her face stop looking red and take the growl out of her voice.
Emma has taught me:
That being silly is the best way to be.
That if you make anything sound exciting than it usually helps make it a bit more interesting.
That is is so much fun to laugh, dance, jump, walk, run, be alive, shop, play, yeah pretty much anything but brush her hair.
That a lunch shared with the dog is the best way to eat lunch.
That you can never have too many popsicles in a day.
That uncontrollable hair is rather suiting for an uncontrollable child.
That when you love something (her blankie) you never care how dirty it is. (This lesson I personally apply to Emma as well)
That it is ok that mommy does not speak Spanish because Emma speaks Spanish and English (thank you Dora)
That having a melt down to get yourself better and alright again is ok.
That there is no such thing as loving someone too much (no mater how many times she tells me)
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