Being a working mom certainly has its challenges. When it comes to my children, I am certainly up for those challenges. I analyze and research child rearing practices in order to ensure that I am making the BEST decisions for my children. I am a school teacher and thought I knew everything I needed to know to raise children. Boy was I wrong! Having my own kids has helped me to grow both personally and professionally. I am a better teacher since having them and I know I am the best mom I could possibly be. Making memories is what it is all about.
Zane is right now my most challenging child. He enjoys spending time with his mommy AND his grandparents. Some of my fondest memories as a child were spending time with my grandmother. I am very fortunate that my children's grandparents insist on spending quality time with them almost every weekend. They will go to their house late on Friday or Saturday evening and come home the next morning. I love to hear the stories they all share about their "sleepovers". The memories they are making is priceless and I would never be so selfish as to deprive them from that.
It's funny how much advice you get from family and friends. The truth is, every family is different. The best advice I could give to parents is...patience. Take the time to think about what your children are saying to you. I see nothing wrong with sleeping in mommy's bed every once in a while, playing in the rain and splashing in puddles, allowing them a coffee drink in the morning, baking cookies together at 10:00 at night (unplanned), or dressing up like what they want you to be for Halloween (no matter how far fetched it is)! After all, when it's all said and done these are the things they'll remember and cherish most!
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