Let them be LITTLE.
Mamas, we know that the days may be long but the years are all so short.
But one day you will be missing your babies like crazy as they are off making their own ways in the world.
Personally, I don’t want to be sitting at that stage of my life with regrets.
Thinking did I:
-Let her explore
-Play with her
-Do everything she wanted
-Waste time cleaning when I could have spent it with her
-Allow myself to get caught up in mundane tasks that I didn’t give her enough time
Mamas, the dishes, dirt, and laundry will ALWAYS be there. What won’t be is your kiddos at the age they are right now.
I feel like this is a whole look. 😂
She is obsessed with dinosaurs in any capacity.
We have dinosaur play doh, shirts, books, socks, and more. This hat was the latest addition to her collection.
Often times, people have said not to let your child become obsessed with one certain thing for the fear of what that may mean.
But my answer is why not?
Why not, let her be interested in dinosaurs? Why not, let your child play with Barbies or Matchbox cars? Why not, let them be so immersed in something they enjoy and let them learn all about it?
When did we get so lost that instead of letting them be kids, we inevitably guide them to be little adults?
I see you mama and you got this.
I see you (not giving in) but taking your child’s lead and letting them explore what they want.
I see you allowing them to have their best childhood ever.
There will be time for them to grow up in the not so distant future. So, take it all in, mama. Take everything in, even the dinosaur hat. 🤣
I had to snap this picture way before today, but the message still is true.
I am so excited to share my 2020 classroom with you all.
My theme is cute bugs, so instead of leaving the desks plain I decided to give them a little decoration.
What better way to do that then with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 😂
So we have a caterpillar in the middle and some of the food he ate in the book on the remaining desks.
I love it and the kids have thought it was pretty cute as well.
Have you decorated your student’s desks?
Are you searching for the illusive work life balance?
My latest podcast interview gave that outlook for me a whole new meaning.
Rainy said, “Your life will never be balanced.”
WOW!
I mean here I am trying to schedule everything in my life and constantly feeling like I’m failing at something.
She continued by explaining what she believes in instead, which is work life integration.
If you have a moment, take a listen to this podcast.
What is the one choice you have?
Being strong.
When faced with tough decisions, decide to be strong.
This year it is not easy. I constantly worry if I am making the right decisions. I also am desperately trying to keep my family safe at the same time.
It’s a lot for a person to handle sometimes.
But, I remember the word strong and it seems to pull me back together.
I have the choice as to whether I let myself become upset, flustered, or easily frustrated.
That is not where I want to spend most of my time.
Instead I want to be strong. Strong in the face of challenges and persevere when things get tough.
Share some of your favorite motivational or strong quotes below. I’m sure I will need them.
