Hello Everyone!

The other day I was reminded of a conversation I had with a Lady who was a Mother of six boys. She shared with me how she didn’t want to have any “girls” because she did not like to share her things. At the time I really didn’t know how to respond to that statement because I was eighteen years old. Though I thought it was odd to not want to share with your kids, but I wouldn’t know then. Fast forward to now, with two boys and two girls. I thought of the hairstyles, ponytails, cute outfits, and of course shoes when I began having children. I also welcome the moments of when they showed interest of wanting polish on their fingernails. Also wanting all the bows and frilly dresses in the store. I did not dread these moments and wonder/ or comment when will the phase end. I tried to embrace the moment in the best way I knew how. There were days I did wonder when will they show interest for dolls or Barbie, but also thought to myself that that might not be an interest of theirs. In this present moment I am reminded of all of these times in Parenting and surprisingly caught myself sharing my rainboots with my oldest daughter for her Girl Scout outdoor trip:0 What!!. I never thought I would be at this place with my children, not that I wasn’t aware this existed, just not in me:). I have had conversation with other parents who share this type of experience and they didn’t completely embrace the idea of sharing shoes, make-up, clothes, etc. For me I have opened the door and because my mind is open in this way to my children, I notice how inviting they are in the stage that they are in. They are not hiding what their interested in. They are not hesitant to ask those question they consider ”silly”. I am learning to embrace these stages in parenting as I am understanding myself. I am so thankful to god for preparing my heart and mind so I can embrace this season. I believe the same for you, if it hasn’t yet.