Yeah, I'm not getting the Mother of the Year Award this year (maybe the Mean Mother of the Year Award). Josiah has been late to school wayyyy too many time this year. It's a long-standing problem with him. The asst principal called me about it and I said let him suffer the consequences (as long as it didn't affect his Academy status or go on his permanent record) so she gave him 3 days in-school suspension. Ouch! I got a lovely email from him about how I could've prevented it and punished him at home, and how he's under enough stress as it is, etc. Well, dear, if that would work, I would've done it. But so far, none of my threats or actions has affected the behavior so time to let the consequences do the job. It's not my job to make your life difficult. It's my job to help you make wise choices. Cause and effect is a God-given way of making that happen. Sorry, if I'm getting the Mean Mother Award. I have to answer to God for how I raised what He gave me, not for how many popularity votes I got. I love you, my dear, I hope someday you will look back and understand just how much. Being a parent is a tough job. You don't know if you did it right or not until it's too late. I'm proud of the job I've done so far. You lookin good. :-)
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
No Awards for Me Today
Yeah, I'm not getting the Mother of the Year Award this year (maybe the Mean Mother of the Year Award). Josiah has been late to school wayyyy too many time this year. It's a long-standing problem with him. The asst principal called me about it and I said let him suffer the consequences (as long as it didn't affect his Academy status or go on his permanent record) so she gave him 3 days in-school suspension. Ouch! I got a lovely email from him about how I could've prevented it and punished him at home, and how he's under enough stress as it is, etc. Well, dear, if that would work, I would've done it. But so far, none of my threats or actions has affected the behavior so time to let the consequences do the job. It's not my job to make your life difficult. It's my job to help you make wise choices. Cause and effect is a God-given way of making that happen. Sorry, if I'm getting the Mean Mother Award. I have to answer to God for how I raised what He gave me, not for how many popularity votes I got. I love you, my dear, I hope someday you will look back and understand just how much. Being a parent is a tough job. You don't know if you did it right or not until it's too late. I'm proud of the job I've done so far. You lookin good. :-)
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You are an EXCELLENT mom. I am proud of you. He will appreciate these life lessons. . . maybe in a few years. . . but he will.
Well said sometimes I think they listen to others way better than to mom. I have already had feedback from kids I had to be mean too. If it helps those mean lessons do stay with them and make them better parents. That and I tell Francis and Bryce God gave me a job to do and if I don't do it what will God say to me?
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