Thank You.
Thank you, Thank you. To those who left comments on yesterday's post. I was a little nervous about putting it out there, but I'm so glad I did. Michelle, you were so right about the DS being SO big sometimes. It was almost as if I felt like I had something to prove with the potty training. It wasn't fair to me or Breanna-she is just not ready. Who really cares-if she is 4 or 7 or 8 when she is fully trained, or with learning anything for that fact--we need to love her just the same. You are also right about a lot of it being that the three kids being HOME and all needing me (they are ALL really HIGH needs kids). WE are a really active family and they are just not fans of sitting and coloring. SO at the end of our days of bike riding, rock finding, fruit picking, beach going (and a tiny bit of coloring), we just FALL into bed. It IS hard, but I know I'm doing right by them by making each day fun and new. They ARE LEARNING, that is the best thing about their ages--everything is about LEARNING, and nothing is really BORING yet. SO--aside from a big meltdown today by Breanna (more about that later..) Today was just one of those days that I can feel good about, that I was a really good mom. :) Good night:)
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*I* think...that I rarely SEE a mom as good as you. I mean that. I think that you absolutely dedicate yourself to raising these kids with patience and joy and love, and it shows. And not only that, you dont take it for granted, you treasure it...even the bad moments. That is life, the good and the bad, and making it through them together. Breanna will do things in her OWN time, it will click when she is ready, and she will surprise you. One of the best parts of DS is learning to slow down and not be on some supermom/superkid schedule. You get to learn to LIKE jumping in puddles and savoring the victories. You're getting it. I think your IHS person will be such a blessing to you on the days you feel pulled in 90 different directions. We have one for Ciarra, and now that I can look at it without resenting that I needed it, I think..."hey, rich people get nannies...this isnt much different than that." :) You guys are rich..in love. So there ya go. Glad you feel better.
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