Here’s a collection of nuggets from my children (some sentences have been restructured to summarize the actual conversation): Respect us. Listen to us so we feel important. We can’t always be wrong. Please try not to raise your voice when you are trying to tell us we did something wrong. We can’t really hear what…
Mother’s Day
And so another Mother’s Day comes and goes. My daughters made lovely posters listing reasons why they love me and it wasn’t any surprise that they mentioned the reasons they did. But it feels wonderful to be acknowledged by the most sincere of all people, children. All day, the girls were coming up to me…
The seeds of anger
Parents are human. We are susceptible to anger emotions stemming out of frustrations, struggles, arguments and disagreements or from just having a bad day. Sometimes we are upset with out young children for bad behavior or disobedience which is in order if delivered appropriately. And sometimes, we just have a bad attitude because we carry…
The power of submission
Growing up, I was under the impression that submission is a weakness where you assume the position of a lesser being. Today, I realize that in submission lies a great power. Submission isn’t being a doormat, but in a way, demonstrating an absence of rebelliousness.
Fragile minds
2 things to never do to your children: – Never tell them they are worthless even in your most angry state – Never tell them they are the cause of your worries What I have learned is to reprimand the act or issue, not the person. It’s hard sometimes because letting go of your inner…
Learning from a bully
Since the start of the school year last September, my first grader had an arch nemesis. She’d come back from school telling endless tales of her battles and suffering. There was exaggeration of course but great lessons were learned on dealing with people. Looks like this girl moved out of town and yesterday, my daughter…
Sour Candy
Sour Patch Kids is a soft and chewy candy coated with sour sugar. I can finish an 8oz packet all by myself if I’m reading a book, watching a movie or even writing. A few days ago, my little daughter had me buy some and politely asked us all if we’d like a few. She…
Side by Side
The kids and I were walking in the cold this evening and though we were wrapped warmly in our winter coats and accessories, the chilling winds urged me to hold one hand of each kid on my either side. The little one overjoyed by mommy’s affection commented that she feels special when she gets to…
Retrospecting…
I was upset with my 10 year old this afternoon for excessive whining over a very trivial issue. It was also real bad timing because I had to leave for school and gather a bunch of things. In a moment of fury, I said a few harsh words which I knew were indeed harsh because…