Before I had children, I imagined I'd be the sort of mummy who everyday was fingerpainting and baking and rolling down hills with my kids. It turns out that these things are messier with actual children than in my head, and whilst we did have a lot of fun whilst they were little, we don't seem to do as much arty crafty stuff nowadays. Maybe that's pre-teens for you, maybe it's because when they do get the glitter out I have to bite my tongue about how it is going Absolutely Everywhere.But tonight was the sort of evening I pictured. As I went to pick my boy up from cubs, pea soup for our lunches tomorrow is already made, and there were cherry cookies in the oven, ready to eat warm and fresh on our return. And as we came back in, he placed a leaf he'd found onto our season table, which is currently looking great. Often it has piles off stuff coming to or from the car, but right now is showing off Autumn's glory.
Tomorrow we may be back to the shouting, the swearing under my breath, the tears and tantrums. But right now, let's celebrate me parenting the way I want to :D
Thank you, what a lovely post and a lovely thing to do. These things are so lovely to look back on, but even better to be part of in the here and now. Your kids are lucky to have you. X
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