Moms are made to freak out.
In fact, halfway through the pregnancy with my second baby I changed the name of that oh-so-popular book to What to Freak Out About When You're Expecting. To be followed by What to Freak Out About in the First Year.
But I'm here to tell ya... don't sweat the small stuff 'cause babies bounce.
No, not literally - and please, no one test out that theory at home!
Children have a remarkable ability to recover from almost anything. And a remarkable ability to forgive. Moms all over the world make mistakes, and their children love them anyway. Not only will your son love you, he will believe with all his little heart that you are the most wonderful person on the planet.
All you have to do is believe the same about him.
One day that precious little angel is going to drop his transformers down the toilet because they're on an underwater mission to save the planet. A flooded bathroom and huge plumber bill later, you'll probably yell, and say some things you don't mean.
Pay the plumber, mop up the mess and say, "I'm sorry."
Some day you might make a promise without thinking it through and you'll find yourself breaking it. It might not seem like a big deal to you, but to him it will be the world. He will throw a fit and say things he doesn't mean. He will stomp off or you will.
Hold him accountable for his words - and let him hold you accountable for yours - and learn not to make promises you can't keep.
There will be fingers slammed into car doors, precious treasures accidentally thrown away, heads will knock, food will be too hot or cold, and chances are, at one time or another you will model behavior that will absolutely mortify you.
It isn't the mistakes you make, but how you handle them that makes the difference. "I'm sorry" is one of the most powerful phrases in a mom's vocabulary - second only to "I love you." Use both often.
And don't sweat it. Babies bounce.
In fact, halfway through the pregnancy with my second baby I changed the name of that oh-so-popular book to What to Freak Out About When You're Expecting. To be followed by What to Freak Out About in the First Year.
But I'm here to tell ya... don't sweat the small stuff 'cause babies bounce.
No, not literally - and please, no one test out that theory at home!
Children have a remarkable ability to recover from almost anything. And a remarkable ability to forgive. Moms all over the world make mistakes, and their children love them anyway. Not only will your son love you, he will believe with all his little heart that you are the most wonderful person on the planet.
All you have to do is believe the same about him.
One day that precious little angel is going to drop his transformers down the toilet because they're on an underwater mission to save the planet. A flooded bathroom and huge plumber bill later, you'll probably yell, and say some things you don't mean.
Pay the plumber, mop up the mess and say, "I'm sorry."
Some day you might make a promise without thinking it through and you'll find yourself breaking it. It might not seem like a big deal to you, but to him it will be the world. He will throw a fit and say things he doesn't mean. He will stomp off or you will.
Hold him accountable for his words - and let him hold you accountable for yours - and learn not to make promises you can't keep.
There will be fingers slammed into car doors, precious treasures accidentally thrown away, heads will knock, food will be too hot or cold, and chances are, at one time or another you will model behavior that will absolutely mortify you.
It isn't the mistakes you make, but how you handle them that makes the difference. "I'm sorry" is one of the most powerful phrases in a mom's vocabulary - second only to "I love you." Use both often.
And don't sweat it. Babies bounce.
2 comments:
I totally agree. I make mistakes constantly, but my girls are quick to forgive. They are my teachers when it comes to forgiveness!!
You certainly have a way with words. Great post.
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