Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
She is so very special! Thank you very much, Addie!
I spoke to Carl today, and we talked of how it is so frightening to be parents. Joyce said something very funny! She said, "Oh, you get over it. After teaching her to walk and talk, for the next 15 years, you'll be yelling at her to sit down and hush up!"
Mamma agreed! Ha! I do remember Mamma and Papa telling me to sit down and hush up! Perhaps it was for only 10 years, yes?
Love,
~Cat
Cat, no parent knows anything about what they are doing when they first become parents. And just when they think they are finally getting a handle on being a parent, the kid gets married and leaves home. Being a good parent comes from the heart. Your heart will tell you if it is the right thing to do or not. And if Anna throws a tizzy fit, then you know it is the right thing to do. But not matter. She will always love you.
The funny thing about kids is no matter how mean or even abusive a parent is, the child still loves them. And trust me, there will be times when your daughter will yell at you, "I hate you. You are just trying to ruin my life." But don't be surprised if she comes to you in just a few minutes with a big hug and an apology. Kids never stop loving their parents. Even when they are mean and won't let them play in traffic.