What a joke. I'm so much more like my mom than I thought I'd ever be. Parenting-wise, I mean. I think I'm a pretty laid back type of parent and I'm not super strict, which could change considering Braxton is only 2 1/2. You don't realize what you say is all that bad until you hear your child say it and you are suddenly aware of what you say when you're around them. I try not to lose my temper, but I do. I try not to swear in front of Braxton, but I do. *and it's usually because I've lost my temper and patience.* But I try.. As a teenager, I always said I'd never end up or be like my mom..and that's exactly what I've become. It's not a bad thing, don't get me wrong, she's an amazing mom and one of my best friends. I just find it funny how much things change when you grow up and have kids of your own. I'm constantly asking for her advice, even when it's not what I want to hear, I know she's usually right. :) She's a great mom but an even better Mimi to the kids. And in all honesty, I actually try to be like her and parent like her..which I'm not exactly succeeding at, but maybe someday. ;)
These are just a few pictures of Braxton with his awesome Mimi! :)
I don't think you realize what an awesome mom you have until you're older, anyways, and start to really cherish the time you have together. I love watching her with Braxton because the love she has for him is unconditional and so much different than what I've ever seen. Yes, she loves her children but I think grandchildren have a different and special place in grandparent's hearts- I can tell you that I can definitely tell a difference with my dad. ;) He's a sucker for these cuties!! Ha-ha!
Moral of the story: I will be quite alright if I end up like my mom. That's what I strive for and hope for. Yes, she's made mistakes but she's human and I've made my fair share of mistakes already, too and I still have so many more years to learn. But if I'm half the mom she is, I'll be a decent mom and I'll be happy. :)
So what did you do that was like Mom?
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