As a parent we do our best to teach our kids enough to help them become better adults and make smart choices. A great example of leaving footprints behind. We get to watch our kids grow up and become men and Waman. Question is are you a parent that is proud of the outcome?
Being a single mom makes this task so much harder. Instead of two parents guiding and teaching as one, now there is two teaching in different ways. Or maybe for some single parents its just you on your own. In my situation my kids live one way with their dad and one way with me. Its not right and its not fair.
My kids have learned to adapt from one parent to the other. I watch them go from one car to the other and their attitude and demeanors change. I can’t say what it’s like at their dads, although I have an idea. I can only account to what they are like with me.
I look at what my boys have been through and how they have dealt with the paths that are dealt to them. I couldn’t be more proud. In my house they don’t act out, they don’t have tantrums and they respect me. In return I respect my boys.
Now don’t get me wrong they still fight and are your typical teenage kids. The difference is I don’t have to ask for the words I’m sorry. Chris showed me this just recently and I couldn’t have been more proud.
So, it started with the boys playing a game on the PS4. Chris was learning how to play a new game. As you know this can lead to the odd disagreement. Well Chris got mad at Cory and with that a controller went through the air and almost hit Cory. I came around the corner and said “Was that necessary?” and I walked away. I did this to let them both think. 5 min latter Chris comes to me and apologized for his temper and asked for forgiveness. He then went to his brother and apologized with a hug for him. With that Cory apologized for not being more helpful.
What can I say. I’m so proud of Chris for taking responsibility for his actions. I’m proud of Cory for following his brothers footsteps.
Proud mom moment.
A Mom's Footprints 