Measuring.
We do it all the time.
I could go on a tear about how we as Americans do it, with everything, but that might be a whole ‘nother post…and the point is that we do it consciously or unconsciously…ALL THE TIME.
But, let’s stay focused: as parents we measure…what? Everything, right? Right!
And no matter how you became a parent, you still measure everything…right?
Hmmm. Think maybe not? Consider.
If you are having a baby (meaning you are pregnant and are gonna literally give birth to a child), from the very moment you find out you are pregnant, there you are: measuring.
You count the days since your last period; you measure how many weeks along you are;
Bravo! We are about to enter the world of “Older Child Adoption” when we add a 6 year old to our nest. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will keep your words of wisdom close to my heart.
I am an older single mom, adopting for the first time. I plan to print this off to reread on those days I get caught up in measuring. My daughter is 10 and she will probably be close to 11 before all my paperwork is final. Thank you for the reminder that Love is a choice and not necessarily a feeling!
Such words of wisdom…for any mom and any point. Thank you for sharing!!