We are in preschool mode at our house. Seeing the ABC’s as the framework for so much, I started thinking about how they can guide me too.
From my Children to me, my Motherhood ABC’s.
Always be my friend. I know you are my mom, but be my friend too
Be there for me. No matter what, even when I am wrong.
Create with me. Help my imagination grow.
Don’t forget yourself. I learn what life should look like by watching you.
Everyday matters. Help me see this.
Family first and always.
God loves me. God loves you.
Happiness comes from within. Then it shines out. Let yours shine.
I matter. So do you. I will believe I do, when I see you do.
Just because it didn’t happen this time, doesn’t mean it won’t. Don’t you give up on your dreams either.
Kisses and Hugs show everyday love. I love them. Even when I grow older, keep trying, I will remember.
Let me grow. Teach me right and let me go.
Making mistakes is a part of life. Help me to learn and make better choices next time.
Never forget your are my mom. Be my friend, but be my mom first.
One day at a time. I am a work of art. The Mona Lisa wasn’t painted in a day.
Perfection doesn’t exist. It’s okay to make mistakes.
Quit trying to be like everyone else’s mom. You are my mom for a reason and I need you just the way you are.
Read to me. Lifelong lessons can be found in books, and the time spent together.
Smile when you feel it, and cry when you don’t. Let your emotions show, so I will learn too that this is okay.
Tell me about when you were my age. I want to be like you, show me that you were once like me.
Understand me. Let me tell you about what I think too, then help me learn and grow.
Very special memories for me, are often disguised as everyday moments for you. It’s the small things.
What matters most is time with you. Not the prizes and toys, but time.
X-tra special, that’s what you are. I love you and I think you are the very best in the whole wide world.
Yell less. Explain more.
Zero. The number of times I haven’t been glad you are my mom. Even if I say otherwise, I wouldn’t want any mom but you.
and
123’s Everyday
1– thing for you, as a person, to make you happy and whole
2– things for me, with you at my side, on my own level
3– chances to learn something new from you. The small things matter. Explain something I don’t understand. Teach me a new word or a new way of doing things. Even if I don’t get it today, I might tomorrow.
(Coming soon-ABC’s and 123’s to my children)
