Although, we must let them grow up, become independent, responsible young men. Today is another one of those proud mama days. Brandon will begin his first job within a few hours. He took it upon himself to apply *for* the job, follow up with the manager at a later date, and during the interview expressed where he was a very responsible guy. He sold himself! Great job Brandon, dude you're AWESOME! (He would kill me if he read this) I wonder if he would get mad if I were to sneak a picture of him working? Yeah, he probably would get upset and embarrassed. God has blessed me with such an AMAZING young man. I love him with all my heart and I am so VERY proud of him each and every day.
My son Brandon is 17 years old. It seems strange to me that it is even possible for him to be at that age but it's my reality. I ask myself often, where did the time go? Each major moment in his life I have cried like a big baby. First day of daycare, kindergarten, middle school, high school, and the MOST scary of all the drivers license. To imagine my young man driving around town almost gave me a heart attach. For two reasons, his safety and the safety of others on the road too. (He's a good driver, don't be concerned)
Although, we must let them grow up, become independent, responsible young men. Today is another one of those proud mama days. Brandon will begin his first job within a few hours. He took it upon himself to apply *for* the job, follow up with the manager at a later date, and during the interview expressed where he was a very responsible guy. He sold himself! Great job Brandon, dude you're AWESOME! (He would kill me if he read this) I wonder if he would get mad if I were to sneak a picture of him working? Yeah, he probably would get upset and embarrassed. God has blessed me with such an AMAZING young man. I love him with all my heart and I am so VERY proud of him each and every day.
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My daughter and I were having a conversation where she informed me that she told her school friends that she ONLY gets 3 gifts for Christmas at home. She said that her friends were shocked and in disbelief that she ONLY gets 3 Christmas gifts. In their minds I'm sure they thought it was a form of child abuse. As she was telling me their reaction to her shocking news I began to prepare the reason "why" in my head. I thought to myself that my daughter is about to use this opportunity to beg for more gifts. The mentality of "but mom, Jessie gets 10 gifts and Katie gets 15 gifts and I only receive 3." Okay, I was ready... I was prepared in what I would say but before I state my case I asked her, "Well, Madison what was your response to their reaction?" She says, "Well, mom I just told them that Jesus only got 3 gifts and plus I get stuff at my Dad's house too so I'm very lucky." I was surprised and very proud that she didn't use that opportunity to guilt me into more gifts and that she put Jesus first. I did however explain to her that when people are showered with numerous gifts that they sometimes do not appreciate them as much. That if she got 15 gifts within a week she couldn't even remember what the items were? I also explained that if we spend less money on ourselves; we can help those that do NOT have anything at all or very little. So, if she could give 2 gifts to another child would she, of course she would... we ALL should. Lastly, Jesus' birthday is why we celebrate Christmas. This day has became commercialized, how much money can you spend, families go into debt for years to purchase items they don't even need, the bigger better gifts, the hottest new toy. God didn't give his son to die on the cross so that we can get the BIG screen 40' TV. Jesus was given 3 gifts at his birth, my kids receive 3 gifts to HONOR Jesus. Luckily, I didn't have to plead my case to my daughter that Christmas really isn't about us at all. It is about what we have already received "Jesus as our savior" and what we can give to others "Christ like love." Now that is a *reason* to celebrate the holidays! Here is a video that my dear friend posted on my personal facebook page. Please take a moment to watch the video because it will touch your heart. My family and I watched Dancing with the Stars last night. It's funny to watch together because my daughter and I keep promoting our favorite dancers to win against each other. Luckily, one of my favorites had the first perfect score of 30 plus a second score of 30 for the night. I'm feeling JR may be the winner! Madison is voting for Ricki and Derrick, for obvious reasons since she's 13 years old. I keep telling Madison that I will be on the show in a few years and then she can meet Derrick personally, ha ha.
I wish there were more programs on TV that allowed the family to watch together. Unfortunately, sex and negativity sale in which this limits what we can watch together as a family. I urge TV and Movies to change this! Families not spending time together and bonding is part of the problem with our children these days. If Parents monitor what children watch (Jersey Shore) then maybe we wouldn't have our young men and women thinking it's cool/entertaining to be falling to the floor drunk or sleeping with any person that says "yes". Instead of having shows that teach our children that this behavior is ok we should have programming available that teaches our children to be honorable, productive, and have integrity. I didn't see any of that on MTV during the few moments I watched it. Maybe if we set the standard then TV & Movies would have to conform to our liking. If we didn't watch these programs they would HAVE to make shows that are appropriate to view. If you ever met me, you would know that I love and adore my children from the bottom of my heart. They are my world! I think this is true for those women on the Real Housewives shows and the average housewives alike. The women of Real Housewives may have the luxury of being able to afford a nanny and a personal assistant, but they do love their children, too. As a matter of fact, I respect Caroline from the Real Housewives of New Jersey. I feel that she and I have similar parenting skills. She seems very involved in her children’s lives. She encourages them to reach their goals. She is firm but fair. This is exactly how I try to raise my children. Having money doesn’t make you a better parent, but it sure does seem to make it easier. Let me dream for a minute. If I had a nanny to run after my kids, a chef to prepare meals throughout the day, a personal assistant to take them to their piano lessons, swim lessons, and soccer games… what would I do with my time? Hmm, clean house? Um, nope, because if I’m dreaming, I am getting a housekeeper, too! Women have to juggle so many responsibilities every single day. Yes, it would be nice to have these people help me, but I would miss the things I love about being a mother. I want to be there for my children,
to support them. Sometimes, I would just like a break, and that’s when I call in reinforcements. Good thing I can call the grandparents in to save the day. Children cannot control their childhood: they are a product of their environment. Children can’t go to Wal-Mart to pick out good-hearted, loving parents. Oh, I wish it were that simple, because I would have gotten my money back on Medusa many years ago. Ladies, if you were raised in a family that was abusive or addicted to drugs or alcohol, or if you were abandoned, please try to stay strong. You can’t control what happens around you, but you do have complete control over your decision to overcome the situation. Try not to succumb to your surroundings. Please, dig deep inside, and know that you can have a better life ahead. There is hope in every situation, no matter how trying. After I got pregnant with Brandon, I decided right then and there that Iwould treat my baby completely opposite from how my mother treated me. I am not the perfect mother by far. I can say, however, my intentions are with a good heart. |
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