With Kindergarten begins real parenting. Now is the time where I have to begin sending my children out into the world and pray that I have prepared them for it. As a parent my first desire for them is safety. I wish I could just keep them snuggled in my arms and never let them go so that they would be safe from everything. That, of course, cannot be. So my job is to prepare them for the world to strengthen them, to offer guidance and counsel. To lead their way as I walk beside them.
When I think of "walking beside them" I think of holding their hand and supporting them along their way. The other options are walking in front dragging them or walking behind pushing them. Not good options. We are meant to guide our children and to lead them, not to poke and prod them. I pray I can do my best as a mother and that my children will think of me with fondness in the future. They are each individuals and they each need their individual attention. I hope they will each feel my tremendous love for them and that they will never doubt it.
Sammi has been such a good girl. We had the conversation with her about what to do when people (mostly boys) bother her at school. I asked her yesterday how school was and if the boy who sits next to her bothered her. She said he didn't, but another boy did. Now this other boy is saying Sammi is HIS girlfriend. She told me she said to him, "I am not your girlfriend, but I will be your friend." I was so proud of her for that. She would not have known what to say or do without previous help from her parents. She went into the situation knowing what to do, so she could do it! Yeah! I know I will not be able to be aware of all things in her life that she may need help with, but with constant love, guidance and information on how to handle things, she may just be ok! I was so impressed with Charles and how he handled talking to Sammi. He is so good with her. She really loves him. I think it is so important for Dads to show that love to their daughters so they will not have to look elsewhere for affection or attention. Daughters need to feel like the princesses that they are. Charles is such a good daddy - I love him for it.
Daniel is doing well too. Being the second child he generally tries to do all the things that Sammi is doing. I think it works to the advantage of the second child since he already can count past kindergarten level and he knows and can write all the ABC's. He is so fun. What a little comedian he is. I love to be with him, he is so entertaining. Sammi and Dan generally get along well, when it comes down to it they really love each other. Sammi is so proud that Daniel is in Primary with her. Soon Daniel will be singing in the Primary Programs too! I am so excited! I think Daniel is uncertain about baby 3. He has been the baby for so long, plus baby 3 is a boy! I think he will be a good brother though. He said he won't change diapers but he will use gloves and throw them off the balcony. Could you imagine? Look out below!
Well, that is all for now. I have to start mentally preparing myself to go for a run. It takes some serious brain power to overcome my body some days. Running is a silly thing now since I do it only to prevent excess growth - yet I keep gaining inches!! Silly! It can be hard to find the desire to go somedays but as soon as I have my shoes on, then I am good to go. Those shoes - they are the real trick! Let us all put our shoes on and go for it!! Yeah!
Peace!
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