I think the greatest concern I have about life is how to raise my little boy. I am keeping house for my husband and have a demanding teaching job, but if there is anything I want to be able to do well, it is to be a good “mom”—or “mommy” which my son has decided on calling me now. I want to be a good mom.
I thought instinct should take over and that I should trust every gut feel I get. But life is not as easy as that. And my instincts are as good as the next tree trunk.
I had a lot of help. Some lessons, I learned from my mommy friends. Some were taught by my son himself. Here’s what two years of parenting have taught me so far:
I had a lot of help. Some lessons, I learned from my mommy friends. Some were taught by my son himself. Here’s what two years of parenting have taught me so far:
1. Children should take their time.
2. “No” may not always mean “no” after ten minutes. It helps to keep repeating your request.
3. You can teach them to pack away.
4. Potty training isn’t conditioning. You just present the option.
5. Reading books are the best bonding time. (Not meals, coz we’re just too busy getting it done.)
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