I don't have much time to write right now, but I couldn't pass this up. Ava has a school program this morning. I need to be getting ready right now. But have to take a second and talk about my sweet girl.
She has been beyond excited about today. One reason being is that she has a speaking part in todays program. I am so proud of her. I don't think I would have ever done this at her age, I would have been too self conscious and shy. But I'm so impressed by her confidence. She has been reciting her line all week,and last night she was given the chance to stay up 30 minutes later than her normal bedtime and she told us she couldn't because she had to get rest for tomarrow. So.... she cleans her room puts away all of her laundry early and gets into bed. What!? She's growing up and so responsible! Did I mention how proud I am of her?? I am.
I am also trying to implement some new parenting techniques.Man, this can be so hard sometimes, being a parent and all. Somedays I feel like a failure,when they fight and are mean to each other,when they argue with me. But days like this, I feel good. I feel confident as a parent. NO, I am not perfect and I never will be, parenting is hard, really hard. But, Oh so worth every minute. I want to be great at this, I beat myself up a lot because of that. I am not perfect, I never will be. I have to tell myself that a lot.
Update later on the new techniques we're trying out. Chores Charts and all.
But for now, I'm off to see my girl and I couldn't be happier!
Oh, and hello Honor Roll!!
You are a great mama, and your kids are so blessed to have been trusted in your care. You equally blessed that HE gave then to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer. That's so nice of you!
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