Parenting

Being a mom/dad has got to be the hardest job ever. I am forever wondering if I am leading my girls to a lifetime of success or setting them up for future therapy appointments, lol. It is my job, my career, my calling. I pray for the strength, the wisdom, the patience to be the best mom ever, but sometimes it is just plain hard.

My 6 year old Alexis is a great girl. She is my helper and a sweetie. We rarely have any problems, sometimes a little talking back and laziness, but that is it and is nipped right there. I think we are going through a little rough spot though. The last week she has been scared of going outside in the dark. She has had a few bad dreams. She hasn't seemed as happy as normal. On top of that is talking back, and a general gloomy attitude. Not all the time, but still not normal for her. She has always been sensitive to tone and hates to disappoint...so she cries if she gets in trouble.

We have asked if anything is going on in school, and she denies that there is. I have taken away her watching Hannah Montana, in case the sour attitude is a result of watching this. I had a long cuddle and lots of words with her last night and I pray that we are turning a corner. I wonder if the thought of a new addition could be it. She is our oldest and we do expect a lot. I was also the oldest, so I know what that is like. I do not expect anything unreasonable though. I most certainly let her be a kid though and I feel like we are giving her the gift of siblings....sometimes you are an adult before you truly appreciate this!

I have felt a little helpless with her though and pray that I get wisdom how to best nurture her little soul. I want her to be the best little Lexi she can be and sometimes it is just so hard to know how to do that.