If you're a parent, you're a mentor, an example to your children. I woke up thinking about that this morning. Today it meant that Zoe wanted to wear makeup. So I let her. She had a spectacular time for about an hour or so making herself up and then she turned her talent on me. We had a lot of fun and it will probably be a long-lasting memory for her. I showed her what each of the brushes were for and how to apply eyeshadow and blush. I taught her the difference between lip liner, lipstick and lip gloss. I got some great pictures, but they're on another computer so I'll have to put them up later.
My daughter is going to do what she sees my husband and I doing - good, bad or indifferent. Usually that's a good thing. But that brought me to another thought. If you don't like the things your child is doing, the first thing you should do is look at your own behavior.
My daughter is going to do what she sees my husband and I doing - good, bad or indifferent. Usually that's a good thing. But that brought me to another thought. If you don't like the things your child is doing, the first thing you should do is look at your own behavior.
They're probably mimicking you.
Very true
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I'm too tired for my own creative thoughts here, but I'm going to wing it! I love you and this is awesome.
That is all.
Excellent point, Amy!! I get so tired of parents complaining about their children's behaviors. They are around us more than anyone else(hopefully). And, boy, have I learned so much about myself from Adriana...lol! Well put :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Amy! This journey is very exciting and scary all at the same time. Parenting is the most important thing you can do, and you have to do it without being able to practice first. We really want to treat Zoe with the respect she deserves and be the best possible examples we can be to her. :)
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