Since Mother's Day is tomorrow, I thought I would do part 2 of the post I started a few weeks ago. I hope all the Moms out there feel special not just tomorrow but everyday. We probably have the hardest job on earth, but the most rewarding. You just have no idea until you experience it yourself. Happy Mother's Day to you all! Enjoy :)
Now on to the rest of the list:
11. Embrace their quirks.
12. Know this: That stain won't come out. And it's ok. (The sooner you accept this, the better.)
13. At some point it will be February. Things will seem bleak. You will think more about vitamins, glasses, more exercise, more sleep, more chores, less TV, more rules, fewer rules, and organic food. Just wait. Things will get better when the snow melts. Know that it will happen again at the end of the summer, right before school starts. It's the circle of life, baby.
14. Always get boys' haircuts at barber shops instead of hair salons.
15. Answer this question: What is the worst thing that can happen if your kids sleep in their clothes?
16. Never stifle a generous inclination.
17. Try to like what they like. It kind of sucks when it's Bob the Builder, but the payoff will come when they discover Lemony Snicket.
18. Teach them to pump on the swings ASAP.
19. If your child falls asleep occasionally without brushing her teeth, don't wake her; baby teeth do eventually fall out.
20. I know you are supposed to use natural consequences to punish bad behavior, but sometimes it's hard to think of natural consequences. In these cases try threatening your kids with clipping their toenails or some activity they dread. I've had great success with this one, but you must find your own.
