No one likes discipline, and I don't like enforcing it. My problem is that I want the kids to like me...but I'm going to have to get over my issues. Being responsible for someone means they won't like you all of the time. The marshmallow in me has to die!
Tomorrow the boys will be gone for a while in the afternoon for a play date with one of their friends.....the Roach and I are looking forward to that time (he for homework & I for some down/alone time). Each day we have these children I find myself respecting parents more and more. I wonder though, is it different when you raise the children from infancy?
This is my life, I choose to share it with you. Come watch with me as the pieces of my old dreams are put back together and a new dream unfolds.
Tuesday, 8 March 2005
Monday, 7 March 2005
Respect
I have a new-found respect for parents now, just after a few days of watching 4&6 year-old boys. I also have much more respect for my own parents, as I'm beginning to see just how challenging it is...and these boys are much better behaved than my sisters and I were (I'm sure).
The Roach on the other hand seems to have a much better handle on parenting than I do. He is/will be a great father! I'm excited about that. I have so much to learn!! This week is a great opportunity to learn more about myself, my hubsband, and how we work together.
Next in line to do is research for immigration....often confusing, but we shall see!
The Roach on the other hand seems to have a much better handle on parenting than I do. He is/will be a great father! I'm excited about that. I have so much to learn!! This week is a great opportunity to learn more about myself, my hubsband, and how we work together.
Next in line to do is research for immigration....often confusing, but we shall see!
Saturday, 5 March 2005
We're Not In Grand Haven Anymore Roach
So, we're back in Sussex, New Brunswick now.....attempting to recover from our 48 hours of riding in a car!! WE'RE EXHAUSTED!!!
This week we're house/babysitting for one of Jason's professors. They're children are dolls....very well behaved. I have them for the day though cause the Roach needs a day to rest his mind, to revive his spirit. The boys and I will go sledding this afternoon, which will tire them out. They got to stay up until 8:30 last night because we watched a movie at their school, which was fun. Anyway, I'm being summoned by the little ones. The joys of being parents for 10 days is that we get to learn what it's like to be parents, and then give them back when their parents return. I think I'll feel a bit more ready to have our own children after this week, although when we actually do have our own I'm sure I'll quickly realize how unprepared we really are.
I love life!
This week we're house/babysitting for one of Jason's professors. They're children are dolls....very well behaved. I have them for the day though cause the Roach needs a day to rest his mind, to revive his spirit. The boys and I will go sledding this afternoon, which will tire them out. They got to stay up until 8:30 last night because we watched a movie at their school, which was fun. Anyway, I'm being summoned by the little ones. The joys of being parents for 10 days is that we get to learn what it's like to be parents, and then give them back when their parents return. I think I'll feel a bit more ready to have our own children after this week, although when we actually do have our own I'm sure I'll quickly realize how unprepared we really are.
I love life!
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