You were an easy baby. You were an easy toddler. I appreciated your content personality. You were a breath of fresh air after having a strong-willed first child. You were a piece of cake. However, you were also easy to ignore. I am sorry that I take advantage of your easy-going nature. I am sorry that sometimes you get ignored. I am sorry that your brother gets more of me because he is louder and bigger and more demanding. You are content to play nicely while I take a minute to catch my breath. You are willing to help me pick up your toys as well as your brother’s toys. You are content to let your brother have the toy you are playing with. You are content.
I love how sweet and mellow you are. You remind me of your daddy. His unwavering calm is one of the reasons I love him. However, it’s also one of the reasons that he rarely gets his way in his relationships. He is more interested in maintaining peace than speaking his piece. I push him to speak his mind and I will do the same with you. I will push you to move out of your comfort zone. Peace is sometimes not the answer, especially if it means you get walked all over. It is okay to break the silence. It is okay to push the limits. It is okay to get your way sometimes. It is even okay to call me out if I take advantage of that easy-going personality. Tell me when you need something. Tell me when you want something. Tell me when you need me. Tell me when you need attention. Don’t always settle for maintaining the peace. Stir it up. You deserve to get your way.
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AuthorI am a writer, a crafter, a DIYer, a mom, wife, a daughter, a professional, and whatever I decide to be tomorrow. While I spend most of the day being called mama, I am much more than that. Archives
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