Isn't it amazing how people come out of the wood works to give new mothers advice on parenting? I understand that advice is a form of nostalgia where people are reminiscing on the things they did well as a parent or thinking about things they wish they'd done differently. However, there are times that I want to make my own mistakes. Just yesterday, I had someone say "You're not taking your baby outside right now, are you?" Well, actually, yes I am! Crazy, huh?!
My approach on parenting is to take advice from the pediatrician, child development books, family, and friends and then adjust it to reflect my (and Chad's) personal beliefs on child rearing. In the end, we may not have a "perfect" child but we will have raised a child that has the same values and beliefs as us. Isn't that the goal - to impart in your child the good qualities of you and your spouse?
Okay, enough ranting for one morning. :)
3 comments:
You're such a good mommy - no reason for anyone to tell you what to do.
K.P. made it to sleep. Now maybe I'll take advantage of the time and nap also.
I have a picture of K.P. in the same pajamas jumping in his exersaucer! I am jealous of the time you get to spend with Clayton but I feel good about him being with Jennifer all day (even though all I think they do is nap together :)
You are a great Mom. Keep doing what you are doing. It is obviously working because you and Chad already have a wonderful son. He is going to be adventurous.
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