|
I can say that four years into it, I'm tired of stroking egos and I'm tired of them not understanding a darn thing about me.
They are adults, they have been parenting kiddofor four years now, if they think they STILL can't do it, then why do I need to continually tell them that they can? I'm not doing that til the kid is 18, they need to find some confidence on their own. Just like we always say adoptive parents can't fix firstparent pain, and shouldn't take it on as their own, I can't fix this confidence issue and WON'T take it on as my own, Leight shouldn't need to either.
Leigh, I'm SO sorry this is happening to you, I think there are so many of us that wish we could come swoop in and just fix things for you.
__________________
First mom to the amazing Kiddo and adopted adult.
1-4-2009 Mom and I visit Kiddo despite the bad weather. He really loved the blue mittens I made him and even helped me plan my living room. Apparently Hot Wheels wallpapper is the way to go.
2-16-2009 I got a promotion, that comes with a raise. Mom and Dad are visiting and we're going to Al's for pie to celebrate.
4-27-2009 Dad surprises me with a Lady Ugly Stick (an awesome fishing rod that is pink) and a 2nd Iowa Light Artillery Battery jacket. I'm a lucky girl!
5-30-2009 Kiddo turns five. It is hard to believe he is that old already, it seems like just yesterday he was being born. I was at peace for the first time on his birthday, what a nice feeling.
6-13&14 2009 A cannon live fire in Casper WY. We got third place and I got to see Devil's Tower for the first time, it was pretty awesome.
7-4-2009 Amelia the kitten comes to live with me and Liz. Talk about jealousy, Liz will adjust though.
|