Memo To Mommy

I was reading my Parents magazine and they had an article called "Memo to Mommy." It had some really neat things to think about...especially when dealing with a toddler. Maybe Ethan would say these things to me if he could.

1. Stop freaking out about the mess! There's always time to clean - but how often do we get to make mud pies?

2. Love me, even when I'm naughty. I'll only be this age once.

3. Be patient. I do everything for a reason, but I don't know enough words yet to give you an explanation.

4. Don't try to reason with me when I'm having a tantrum. Trust me - I can't hear you over my own screaming.

5. Don't expect too much of me. I want to do what you ask and make you happy, but I'm still little.

6. Set limits. I can't actually eat a whole box of cookies - I just want to see if I'd get away with it.

7. Don't let me think that you're perfect. I feel a lot better knowing I'm not the only one who makes mistakes sometimes.

8. Let me do it. I know you can do it faster and better, but sometimes experience is the best teacher.

Anyway, I really enjoyed the article. It really helped put things into perspective. Sometimes I forget that Ethan is only three and he's still learning. Sometimes I need to stop and remember that.