Yesterday was such a BLAH day for me! I really can't tell you what I got accomplished. Every time I got going, I got interrupted and derailed and it was hard to get back on track. Some days are just like that I guess! I finally just sat down and crocheted bandages for the Humanitarian Center and watched Dancing With The Stars that we tivoed and sang along to Sheryl Crow! Random, I know!
At 9pm, the day got very interesting though. Christine had been at an activity swimming and got home and ate a late dinner. She came and layed down on the couch opposite me and told me about some things she is learning about friends and life. Making choices. We were able to have a long, deep conversation. She ended up climbing in bed with Duff and I and cuddled close. I just want to be able to shield her and protect her from these hard things in life. In my 'mother-tiger-protective' mode, (totally unrealistic!), I just want her to live in a rose-colored world! But that is not the Father's plan. We must learn wisdom and grow. I'm so grateful she felt she could confide.
2 comments:
ummmm, wow. how old is she? i hope my children will be able to talk to me like that. and want to get in bed with me still!
any words of wisdom about how you've maintained a good relationship with your kids is appreciated!
rachel (berta's friend)
Boy, Rachel. She is 13. We still have a lot of teenage years to go! I don't know--I try to be a good friend and say yes if I can more than no. But I'm always the mom first. She has a peer group already! I try and admit when I've made a mistake and ask for forgiveness. I'm not a perfect person by any means. That just happened yesterday actually. I totally blew it with something and had to go and apologize. I'll have to think about it some more. Hope that helps.
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