Luke and I were just talking about it today and I realized some things that are very important to me in my quest to becoming the best mom ever. I obviously want Addison to always be healthy, fed, clothed, loved, and safe. But I want more for her than that. I want her to be confident in herself. I want her to believe that she can do and be whatever she wants. I want her to focus more on herself (school, hobbies, etc.) than whether she is "popular" or not. I want her to confident enough in herself to wear clothes that cover her body (this is the point that started our conversation today). I know girls probably think that wearing tiny clothes that show off their bodies means they are confident. But I want a different kind of confidence for my girl. I want her to be confident in how beautiful and special she is that she doesn't have to show off her chest, butt, or belly. I want her to be confident in who she is that she doesn't just date or go for the guy who likes her body. I'm thinking if how she looks now is any indication, she will be gorgeous, but I want her to know that she is worth more than her looks.
Pretty much I want her to be happy in who she is.
I think how I treat Addison will help her beomce this person, or at least I hope so. I want to let her know that I will always be proud of her and confident in her. I will always love her. And I will always support her...she can be whatever she wants to be. That's how my parents were with me. That's how I want to be with her.
Those are my ramblings.
What do you think makes a good parent?
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