Memo To Mommy

Here is something I read in Parent*s magazine by Mary Moh*ler.....

1) Stop freaking out about the mess! There is always time to clean - but how often do we get to make mud pies?

2) Love me, even when I'm naughty. I'll only be this age once.

3) Be patient. I do everything for a reason, but I don't know enough words yet to give you an explanation.

4) Let me do it. I know you can do it faster and better, but sometimes experience is the best teacher.

5) Don't expect too much of me. I want to do what you ask and make you happy, but I'm still little.

6) Don't try to reason with me when I'm having a tantrum. Trust me - I can't hear you over my own screaming.

7) Keep your promises. It's all about trust. When I'm a teenager, you'll understand why it's so important.

8) Don't keep asking me if I've been good. I'm not even sure what that means, but if I was bad I'd never admit it!

9) Don't let me think that you're perfect. I feel a lot better knowing I'm not the only one who makes mistakes sometimes.

10) Set limits. I can't actually eat a while box of cookies- I just want to see if I'd get away with it!

Hope you enjoyed these as much as I did!