Are your children cherished?

Dear Shanthi,

Loved your fb as you made some very good points. Like Spiderman said, I would like to hear more of what you have to say on this matter so when time permits, do stop by with some more of your thoughts.

My hats off to you and your DH for this healthy attitude towards parenting. It is not easy for me to turn a blind eye to the mess my children make around the house but I am learning to see the bigger picture these days and not get worked up over little things.

You hit the bull's eye when you said that all parents cherish their children but not all express it clearly. I used to be a prime example of the latter kind being severely afflicted with 'emotional constipation' but I would like to think that I have thawed from that frozen state to being more openly affectionate these days. Thanks for a great fb Shanthi.

 

Dear DNM,

If you are stopping what you are doing to pick up your son when he demands it, then looks to me like you are on the right track. You are so right in that they do grow up fast so let's make sure that we savor each moment that we spend with our children.
Happy parenting DNM. :cheers

 

Dear Kamala,

I remember this time last year, I could barely function for a few days being filled with a terrible sense of gloom and despair over the loss of that little girl. And I was not even very close friends with that family only an acquaintance. I could not imagine how her parents felt at that time. That initial period of desperation led way to a lot of self-reflection resulting in me gaining a new perspective of life.

Even today, I do not claim to be a perfect mother. I continue to have my share of frustration and anger and disappointment and I have no shame in admitting that I enjoy bouts of yelling every now and then (perks of parenting ) but through it all, I do not leave my children in any doubt of my love for them.

Thank you, Kamala, for joining me in mourning this little girl on her first death anniversary. May God watch over her whereever she is.

 

Dear Abhi,

I wish you luck in this learning process. All I can tell you is that it will be worth it. :thumbsup Enjoy your child Abhi and thanks for stopping by!