This week we studied parenting. As I have reflected back on my parenting over the last 18+ years, oh the things I would do differently...
1. I would be more patient. When they were little, I hurried everything along. I wanted them weaned, out of diapers, walking, sleeping through the night (which didn't happen until they were teens), wiping themselves, in school, out of Primary, driving, and through their 14th year. Now all of that has happened and I feel like I've only had them for a few months. It went too fast.
2. I would be more pleasant. I was too high strung in some areas. They know what they are and I'd rather not repeat it, so there.
3. I would be more playful. I was too worried about my housework, their chores, etc. I didn't play enough.
4. I would be more present. I wasn't all that attentive to subjects like pokemon and nintendo games and barbies and such. Those would have been great times to talk and I missed them.
As I contemplated the past, I asked myself, "can I still do these things?" Absolutely. Yes I can. And And that's why I'll be a killer Grandma!
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