Haven't posted for a long time.. Other priorities, or perhaps less brain to dedicate to getting my thoughts out in a semi-readable fashion
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I feel like that with my students sometimes, especially if I'm not feeling well. I can only imagine what it's like when you're a sleep deprived parent of 2!
I know I should be following through and setting them up for success and helping them practice in a positive way so they get it right (more behavioural than academic), and yet that takes so much time and I'm so worn out and I really want to drop them off at recess so I can relax for a few minutes...
But I suspect that the fact that you are aware of the challenges, and see them as areas for growth and learning (for both you and Josh) simply means that you are a SUPER mom who is on top of things and working hard to find solutions that work for your family. No one is perfect, and people who pretend to be tend to be miserable in private.
Every time my mom talks about you she mentions how loved your little ones are and how lucky they are to have you and how dedicated you are to being an awesome parent. It makes me think that it's never easy, but if anyone can figure it out, you can!
Why do LJ comments sound preachy? Anyway, thanks for updating. We never talk or see each other any more so it's fun to catch up in these little posts.
It's so hard when we know what to do, but can't muster the energy to do it!
I don't think I'm so super.. just doing the best I can, like anyone else (but thanks!). It's a bit trickier when I'm doing things that are not going along with majority opinion. Whenever I write about it, I hope that people know that I'm doing what I think is best for my family, but what is best for their own families might be completely different.
I know I should be following through and setting them up for success and helping them practice in a positive way so they get it right (more behavioural than academic), and yet that takes so much time and I'm so worn out and I really want to drop them off at recess so I can relax for a few minutes...
But I suspect that the fact that you are aware of the challenges, and see them as areas for growth and learning (for both you and Josh) simply means that you are a SUPER mom who is on top of things and working hard to find solutions that work for your family. No one is perfect, and people who pretend to be tend to be miserable in private.
Every time my mom talks about you she mentions how loved your little ones are and how lucky they are to have you and how dedicated you are to being an awesome parent. It makes me think that it's never easy, but if anyone can figure it out, you can!
Why do LJ comments sound preachy? Anyway, thanks for updating. We never talk or see each other any more so it's fun to catch up in these little posts.
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I don't think I'm so super.. just doing the best I can, like anyone else (but thanks!). It's a bit trickier when I'm doing things that are not going along with majority opinion. Whenever I write about it, I hope that people know that I'm doing what I think is best for my family, but what is best for their own families might be completely different.
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