A special guy is 4 years old today! Enjoy this mega block city and its prince and princess 🙂
We are heading out to celebrate in a little while. When my husband and I were waiting for Sam friends and family told us that our lives were going to change. Here are just a few of the things I’ve learned as a parent in the past 4 years.
- Sing everything! “GET IN THE CAR!” is easier on the ears when its set in song.
- Its not what you look like, its what you are like. Basically, it’s pointless to worry about what other people think about you. If you hulk-out at the library, because your child decides to wander out of storytime without asking you, it doesn’t matter what opinions others are forming of you (if they are at all) as long as you are doing your best to help a tiny human grow into a healthy, happy adult.
- Let things go. There is a reason that forgiveness is a cornerstone is more than one religion. Remember to forgive yourself as well.
- Childbirth is an amazing experience, but nature is not kind. Use the drugs or don’t use the drugs, there are pros and cons on either side.
- There are many sides to every story. Listen as much as you can, then form your own imperfect opinions.
- Being sad does not change the world. If you watch a news program or read a sorrowful article, ask yourself if there is one tiny action you can take towards a solution. Then do it.
That’s all for now. I could do a whole post on tips for removing unwanted grey neck hairs. Do you have any parenting or life tips to share?
Life Without Montages 
I’ve always liked “fake it ’til you make it”. Then I read it in a cognitive behavioral therapy book – so it’s even evidence based practice!
Do not hide bad things in life from kids. At some point they will be a part of somthing and kids need to know its not about what happened but rather how they can move forward. Kids see and understand more that parents give them credit for.