1. Having a (just turned) 5 year old that can't write much more than his/her own name.
2. Having children share a bedroom (especially if they're under the age of 10).
3. Having these children take a bath together (still under the age of 10).
4. Letting your 5 year old watch t.v. (mostly education movies) or play on the computer (again, going to educational sites) or play on his/her DS without doing a ton of homework or chores first.
5. Moving again - because you are renting the house you're in and you want to buy a house instead.
Unfortunately, there are some people in the world (usually those who do not have children residing with them) who believe that this does make you a bad parent.
Let me point out some things that do make you a bad parent:
1. Abusing your children.
2. Not providing adequately for your children or putting your wants above their needs.
3. Being a lush or an addict.
4. Ignoring the kids.
5. Not doing whatever it takes to make sure that they are getting all they need (and maybe some of what they want).
I'm a damn good parent. (I don't say that out loud in front of the kids - that's cause I'm a damn good parent.) :)
I love this post. I think you're a pretty awesome parent too. Let me point out the obvious reasons as to why I think this:
ReplyDelete#1 You have a job.
#2 Not only do you have a job...but you keep your job.
#3 You put the needs of your children ahead of your own. Sure it would be nice to travel and not have to use your own vacation days to take care of sick children etc. (I'm pausing here to reflect how many times you've been on vacation since you moved back to Utah.....hmm NADA!). But that's what loving parents do. They make sure their kids know they love them by providing the nurturing love and care they need.
#4 You allow your children to develop in a way that they feel loved. Like in reading...
#5 Did I already say you put their needs above your own? I thought I should just point this one out again...because I can't say this enough. There are some parents who should take a page out of your book. Go Sash!
I've just suddenly been inspired to make a T-shirt that says "Team Sasha". Thanks Twilight.
I love you. /:o{D (Joel, this is a smiley, slightly confused, large nosed, mustachioed man. Just so you know.)
I also believe you are a good parent!
ReplyDeleteYOU ROCK, SASHA!! And when the heck am I ever going to see you again??!! You are an amazing woman and a wonderful parent for all the reasons you listed and more! Oh...and when the HECK am I going to see you again??!! It's way past time for a girlie-get-together! We must do something to resolve this!
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