It feels as though I never left.. 3 weeks of holidays gone.. and I have slipped back into this parenting caper with ease... with only a few minor hiccups and adjustments to speak of... I am back to having a 4 year old in bed.. and no more blissful nights of sleep. I forgot how much I am called upon in every waking moment... on holidays I looked after myself.. and was on my own agenda.. now I am back, I am on someone else's clock and they want my UNDIVIDED attention! That will take some getting used to!
In saying all of that.. I am so happy to be home.. my little boy has grown up, he seems to have changed in such a small amount of time... he is so happy I am home... and he smothers me in love.. and random hugs and kisses and nothing gets better than that...
He is independent and happy and playful and full of laughter and confident and polite and not scared to show his emotions.. And most of all he is well adjusted.. a testament as my mum says to my parenting with his dad.... and our offbeat relationship... and that has been the biggest compliment I ever needed to hear..
I am instilling all the things I have ever wished for my child to be without even knowing it, and its in my absence that those attributes have truly shined....
I feel proud of my parenting for once and not terrible as I often feel... and I am so grateful for that..
I feel proud of my parenting for once and not terrible as I often feel... and I am so grateful for that..
I'm linking up today with the gorgeous Bron from Maxabella over at Kidspot- Village Voices
Until next time.... Life is to short for crappy coffee...
Wonderful to hear.
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Thanks lovely xxx
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ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with the coffee quote :)
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Sarah
http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk
What a refreshing, beautiful thing to read, Jane. So often it's the guilt and the 'should haves' that we read about from mums... your post is like a blast of fresh air. Cheers to you and your wonderful parenting and your gorgeous little fella who is the living, breathing embodiment of all that you have achieved.
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So so beautiful!! I worry and wonder if I'm giving my two all those qualities. Thank you for letting me know it's achievable. Hope you're feeling refreshed after your time away xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear you often feel like a terrible parent. I know i don't know you but I always get the feeling that you must be a wonderful mum. The love you have for Darby just radiates from your page! xx
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