Remember the post where I said I've been feeling so uncertain about things?
Well, I'm bouncing back, due to a number of things:
1. I subscribed to the comments on that fantastic post (have you read the comments?) and this one popped into my inbox:
''He who trims himself to suit everyone will soon whittle himself away ''
2. I've been sensing God say a couple of things to me, the gist of which is "I am enough". I then decided that I am what I am, and the babies really could do worse than me.
If I haven't a clue, so what? I'm sure they can figure out a lot of things by themselves and if not, well, the R100 I pay Sister Carla every month is money well spent to keep me on track.
I know this deep down but it all goes when I start thinking too much. I need to just go with what I feel more (it's hard for me being a T).
3. A friend also told me I'm thinking too much. I love the feedback. Thanks, R.
I'm trying to parent intentionally but there's a fine balance between being intentional and thinking too much.
4. Sadia mentioned that she keeps her eyes on their parenting goals.
What a great reminder!
Our parenting goals are to raise happy, healthy kids who are independent and well adjusted.
Kendra brushing her teeth
Happy ConnorOf everything, I probably value independence the most which is why I loved 6 months so much! And then it just gets better :)
Do you have parenting goals? What are some of your parenting goals?
P.S. Please keep me accountable and tell me when I'm thinking too much!
Ours are much the same - raising happy , healthy, self confident kids that know the true values in life.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are keeping your head up - you know, often I say to myself _ "You are just doing the best you can right now."
How's this?
ReplyDeleteGreat post on not comparing yourself to others
http://www.steadymom.com/2010/07/im-dreaming-of-mommy-bloggers-a-bloggers-carol.html
I'm so glad you liked that post. Really, though, the goodness was in all the amazing comments. I liked that one too.
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