Our baby girl is growing, growing, growing. Her 9 month check-up brought her in the 98th percentile for weight and 82nd for height. She is developing such a strong personality and while we love learning about what makes her her, I can't help but mention the tiny bit of fear and anxiety that comes along with it. Are we doing this all right? There is such a strong desire to be the best parents we can be and I know that starts with each new day. Here is a list of lessons I've learned and hope to instill in our daughter.- Be good at planning for the future but master being present in the moment.
- Humility and owning up to your poor decisions is one of the most admirable qualities a person can have.
- You may not be the fastest, the smartest, or the prettiest, but you can always be the kindest.
- Everything and anything isn't always possible and that's perfectly OKAY.
- This one is an old one but I've had to learn it several times over..."Never say never."
- Everything doesn't always need to be worn on your sleeve. Lighten up, don't over-analyze and laugh it off...or at least try. Dwelling on something never helps.
- Loving and accepting others is much easier than holding grudges. But loving and accepting others is different from approving of what they may choose to do.
