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Teeter Totter ~ Finding a Balance Between Me-Hood and Motherhood
Gender: female Date of Birth: January 01, 1973 Member Since: September 11, 2007 Last Signed In: November 20, 2009 Blog Views: 14718 Send To A Friend Sign Guestbook Add as a Friend
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Do you ever find yourself wishing that the road to parenthood came with a map? Or better yet, a guide book? That when you were given that little bundle of joy, you were also handed a book just for them? “Welcome to the world, here is everything you need to know to be the best parent to this child.” How great would that be. All their likes, dislikes, learning styles, interests, potential, weaknesses, all in black and white. It feels to me like just when I think I know man cub better than anyone else on the planet, he goes and changes on me. “He hates cheese!” “More cheese please!” “He’s a visual learner.” “I learn best by hearing it.” Honestly, if there’s one thing parenthood has taught me its to role with the punches. Not easy for an organization loving predictability monster like myself. Lucky for me however, man cub does indeed roll with the punches (while I stand there stubbornly and get it right in the smacker.) Heck, he doesn’t just roll with the punches, he bends like a willow tree, or the dude from the Matrix dodging bullets. In fact, he is my new Guru when it comes to going with the flow. I think he gets it from his father. Living in a house with two such willow trees is very good for me (the stubborn oak.) As I grow, mature and learn, I’m slowing becoming ok with not knowing what’s around every bend. Because just when I think I do, it’s a mirage, or it changes before my eyes. Chasing perfection and thinking you have control over things is like grabbing at smoke. Parenting is not only an adventure, but if you’re open to the experience, a mirror as well. Your kid will always give it to you straight, “You smell bad mommy!” Twist your heart around their finger, “I’m the luckiest boy in the world to have a mom like you!” And open your eyes to beauty and wonder, “That cloud looks like a pony!” No one can make me laugh as hard, worry so much or cry a river. I think a lot of that joy comes from not knowing what’s going to happen next? Who needs that map after all, I’ll just hold his hand and jump on the ride next to him. 0 comments from 0 users
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