Mommy Trophy
I don’t think there is a decent parent around who doesn’t
question regularly if they are doing the right thing. I often wonder if I’m being too hard? Too easy?
Teaching the right lessons? I
wonder what issues will cause them to sit on the therapist’s couch. There are
days I want to scream or crack myself over the head with a brick. Diabetes only
complicates this already delicate issue.
I guess I have enough self-doubt
because I there are no dress rehearsals, and I really want to do thing Mommy
thing right! At times, I get praise from
strangers who notice how my children behave in public. I get feedback from teachers regarding my
sons’ good behavior at school. (I guess
they save it all for me). My hubby
reminds me I’m a good Mommy. Yet,
nothing speaks louder to me than the accolades from my kids.
Disclaimer: I’m know they’re biased and are supposed to love
me unconditionally.
When my daughter was growing up, she made a poster in
Elementary school about her hero.
Me. So freakin’ cute and
touching.
I have two step-children, who I consider mine. Each of them have written English papers,
unsolicited, unexpected about me and my role in their lives. Parenting is thankless enough; step-parenting is even harder! Chokes me up.
At Open House last week, there was a display in the hallway
of papers the 4th grade children had written about their
heroes. Some had rock stars. Some had athletes. My Asa wrote about me. Honestly, I couldn’t read it right then and
there because I didn’t want to go to work with cry-face. Asa is my tender-heart. He’s a lot like I was as a child. He wants everyone to be happy, all to be
fair, and he’s a pleaser. Asa, like his
Mommy, also likes to write.
Since the paper was on display, I don’t think he would mind
me sharing:
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| Paper's cover photo. "You inspired me to work in a hospital" |
10-year-old Asa (I’ll
correct some mistakes and clarify as needed)
Do you have a hero?
Someone you’d like to follow in their footsteps? If you don’t, you need one but don’t copy
their lifestyle because the world will become plain. To make the world a
brighter place you should read this paper.
My mom is always
helping others and here are three examples.
First, my mom is a nurse, someone who’s always helping others out.
Second, she cares for others and brightens their day. Lastly, she’s always
doing what someone else wants to instead of what she wants to do.
She’s always telling
the truth and here’s how. She always
tells the truth no matter what. Next, she always stands up for her mistakes no
matter how bad they are (not sure what egregious mistakes he means, lol).
Lastly, she’ll always say what she thinks of people.
Lastly, she’s always
trying to have a good time. She’s always
trying to have terrific times and memories. Two of her ideas of a good time is
relaxing or going out with her friends. Best, she likes to go to the park with
my family and me on a nice day.
Now that you know some
different ways to be kind, try to help the world be a brighter and happier
place like she does. But, don’t try to
copy their lifestyle because everyone has their own way of living. Now that you know some different ways to be
kind, you should spread kindness.
Asa
Just when I am convinced I am doing it all wrong, I get
little nuggets like this. It puts fuel in my Mommy tank that is often running
on fumes. I sure hope he’s this in love
with me when he’s a teenager!
I don’t know about you, but his paper made my world a better
place! Maybe I’m a little sensitive to
the issue because I really want to do well at this and raise honest productive
members of society. Maybe I’m super
sensitive to what these twins say and do because I treasure each moment,
knowing Diabetes could have already taken or could take them from me too
soon. Humbling.
I’ll continue to do my best and enjoy every minute that I can!
Rhonda
