--Dorothy Canfield Fisher, Her Son's Wife
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Saturday Quote for the Day
"A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary."
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- Wingin' it, flying by the seat of my pants, white-knucklin' it, hanging on the edge of my seat ... (hmm, maybe I can come up with more cliches to describe my parenting style). I have opinions ... mostly about parenting - especially attachment parenting - and education, but sometimes about other things. Raising kids with respect, treating those around us with respect, approaching life with joy--what's better than that? My wants are simple - a life with love, respect, joy, wonder, learning, closeness, and laughter. Staying attached to my kids and holding them dear, being close to my husband, and having my family as my foundation - that's all that matters. Well ... that and dark chocolate and red wine, of course.
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Great quote. I'm trying to pull off this being a mom thing and I'm flying by the seat of my pants. You always seem to know just how to encourage me. Thanks. Just thought I'd share this experience with you http://erasundar.wordpress.com/2009/04/15/its-a-jungle-out-there/
ReplyDeleteCamille, It's so fascinating to contrast the Indian way and the American way, of raising kids. Independence is SO valued here . In India, kids (even after they're THIRTY!!) who move away, are made to feel guilty for being detached!! This is not on my family, but the culture in general, I think. --Deepa
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