I am feeling much better this week, the 2nd round of antibiotics seems to have cleared up the sinus infection that was really bothering me around the time that John headed out. The kids and I are doing well and who doesn't feel fabulous when the weather is warm and sunny? I guess it depends on how warm, we are comfortable with the windows open, John is in the steamy jungle all day.
I am thankful for our daily chats on skype. Parenting is hard work and I appreciate being about to talk to him about decisions regarding our children. I thought it was tough when they were small and it was. However, then we had total control over what they ate, wore, did and nearly everything that they were exposed to. As they get older and have their own social lives, it gets tricky to strike a balance. We want the kids to learn to make good choices and to have some say in what happens and we want to keep them safe and protected from influences that are negative and harmful. For example, I don't really mind what they choose to wear on a given day as long as it is reasonable for the weather. (also they don't have clothes that are inappropriate in my opinion) I am happy for them to make those choices on there own because they are selecting from a number of acceptable options. Often, it is not so simple. TV choices, food, activities, friends, bed times are all choices that kids need help with. It is hard when your children are spending time with other families and see things that are different. I want the kids to know that I am trying to do what is best for them and I don't want to be judging the choices of others. I guess they will learn that when they are parents. It took me that long to understand my mom's decisions for me.
Gotta run...someone is crying upstairs.
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