Things I will not regret doing with my kids.
I will never regret teaching them the value of work.I don't want my kids to grow up thinking I was a good mom, but a not too happy and joyful mom. They need to see me thrive and be interest in things and to expand my creativity as well, I want them to see the world beyond me and ourselves. I want them to give back, to care about others, and to be a person of change, teaching them to say please and thank you. No explanation needed. Politeness matter. Encouraging them to take risks. Sometimes the fear is the biggest obstacle. Kids need to learn to look at the fear and to push through the fear. Not holding onto a record of wrongs. Each day is a new day. Learn from the past, but don't hold onto the past. I want to see the good first and not all the negative- so often that means letting go of the record of wrongs. Letting them help even if it means it takes longer for me. Does it take longer to wash the windows if I’m teaching my children how to wash the windows? Yes. Same with laundry, cooking, cleaning, folding, and more. But they need to learn – these are life skills. I would be doing them a disservice by NOT teaching them and letting them help. Saying no to things even when it would be easier to say yes. Laughing with them.Or smiling with them. Or having fun with them. I simply want them to know I love being around them. Saying I’m sorry. Because lets face it – I’m not perfect. I mess up. I make mistakes. So they need to hear me say I’m sorry and that I love them and that they’re important to me. So that means sometimes I will say I’m sorry. Teaching them to be respectful of others. I want my kids to respect others. To listen to them, to learn, and to not judge. This starts with me teaching them this skill and me being respectful of them. Often it is looking for the good first and giving grace.
I love my Kids. Alex Veatch Photography
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