Reflection:
This quote covers it all. We all (well most of us) try hard to be a good parent. To guide. To teach. To love. When you have more than one child you discover how different your love is for both children. You love them equally (well usually), but you love them differently. Each one is unique in their own way and you love them for who they are, what they accomplish and who they become as they grow older. How do you know you've done well...look at their actions. Is their word impeccable? Are they trustworthy? How do they treat strangers in need?
I chose this one today, because every now and they any good parent questions whether they have done a good job. Today is my youngest child's 25th birthday. He may not be where he wants to be in life yet and that's ok. His character though speaks volumes. My favorite story I like to tell, is from about 5 yrs ago or so. He saw a really overweight guy out jogging in 90 degree weather. He figured that enough people had poked fun of him, he decided to pull over offer him some water(since he didn't have any) and tell him what a wonderful job he's doing and to keep it up. That right there is how you know you have done a good job. I constantly get messages from my friends he runs into that he has helped them with their groceries or whatever they were doing at the time. It's very surreal. It's something you hope will happen and when it does, the amount of respect and love is undescribable. So Happy Birthday to my baby boy.
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wonderful Quotes, your lines make perfect sense. Kids are different wilt their own identity and the same approach does not work.
But only one thing in common. It is ultimately parents responsibility of parents how the kids grows.
Thanks :) You're right the only thing in common is the parent's responsibility. I am equally proud of both kids. I do brag a little bit more about my daughter only because right now she's finally a the end of her schooling. She's in an accelerated Masters program for Medical Laboratory Sciences and Biochemistry. She figured out what she wanted to do when she was younger. Once she made up her mind she has worked her butt off getting it done.
Both kids are wonderful caring people, I couldn't ask for more. My son, just needs to figure out what he wants, and it is completely ok . He's ok with what he's doing. He's unhappy at his job, so I wish he'd work it out a little quicker. Just because I don't like seeing him unhappy.
Good to hear such stories straight from the heart. Feel like an unknown Strangerslowly becoming part of life as a new friend.
Now I can visualize a family where the mom is so close with the daughter and then pretending to be a tough headmistress like approach towards son', and he reluctanly nodding his head but probably choosing his own path.
haha, just kidding, what are their names?
LOL Kelsey and Jordan. No I did not name my son after Michael Jordan. I actually wanted to name him Geordi (off of Star Trek) Well that was the 2nd name. 1st official that I wanted was Zachary Alexander ...I got the Alexander. Hubby didn't like either name but agreed to Jordan so I could call him Jordy. Funny though when I talk to either kid we only refer to the other child as K or J LOL My current husband even just calls them J & K I asked since he does that why doesn't he call me L since my name begins with an L. He said it's simple you'll always be Aj. That was my abbreviated gamers name which was Ajera. So now you know more dorky things about me LOL
Just feel good to hear such homely news, much better than other normal steemit comments and its replies.
Hope Both are doing good-
My regards to all...
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You're very welcome. I love the butterfly.
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