Reflecting. That’s the tone for the end of the year. Reflecting on how your year went and what you want to achieve in the new year.
So, here we are. We are at the beginning of a brand new year and ready to start fresh. Start our year with a positive mindset, ready to tackle what the year has for us. As you begin your reflection I have something for you to think about. How was my parenting this year? What can I work on to become the best parent for my children?
Now, this question is not for you to shame yourself or your parenting. It is for you to decide how you can grow as a parent. We are never perfect, but we can always work to be the best for our kids.
Last January, I faced the heart-wrenching loss of my baby at 7 weeks. The pain lingered, and in May, my world was further shattered when my mother took her own life.This grief consumed me at times feeling like my emotions were out of control. The patience I had prior to these horrific events was not present. It was very frustrating at times because I knew that when I felt tired or overstimulated I would be grumpier at my children. I didn’t like this.
The fog for me began to lift around September. I felt like I was getting back to my old self and knew that I needed to work hard on regaining the patience I once had.
So, as I stand here at the cusp of the new year, I make a commitment. A commitment not to perfection, but to progress. Last year was tough. It was overwhelming. But out of everything I know my kids mean the world to me. I love being a parent and I want my children to have the best childhood. This year I commit to modeling patience. To continue using the patience I have and maintain that patience during overwhelming moments. I want to be honest with my children in moments that I am overwhelmed and apologize if I lose my patience. I don’t want to be perfect, but I want to be the mom I know I am.
What do you commit to working on this year? and how will you continue to grow as a parent?
