The writer (a mom) was struck one day when someone asked her child what they wanted to be when they grew up. Her child's answer was along the usual lines; doctor, dancer, parent, teacher. But, the Mother realized her child's answer was all wrong. She realized her child answered the question what job do you want to have when you grow up. This then focused the mother. "I want my child to be honest, responsible, considerate, kind, godly, mannerly and respectful when he grows up." So, she started focusing in on those attributes in her baby. The next time someone asked her kid "What do you want to be when you grow up?" they got the accurate response!
This just made me ask myself, "What is my focus as a Mom? Am I just preparing them for a career or how to handle the world? Am I just surviving through parenting or am I living/parenting with purpose?"
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On a lighter note, as we were coming into the house after dropping Sam at school Zach was just waiting at the open door. Then as Esther walked in he said "Ladies first!" He was just waiting for the girls to get inside before him. What a great example Ben is!
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I also matched my 4 mile running goal today. 4.5 on Thursday.Whew!
I'm posting some currant picts. of how my entry/front room looks. Four days left!
3 comments:
Moving NEVER looked so tidy! Labeled and everything :-)
I cannot believe that you have time to blog only 4 days before you move! I was too busy to even read email!
I can post again! WOO-HOO!
Okay, love the first part - good reminder!
Gentlemen are few and far between...I just melt when a little boy opens a door for me! Great training
Running - aren't you loving this weather???
Hope the move goes smoothly!
Love you!
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