One Secret to Success for a Working Mom, Expand Your Village (Jack and Jill of America)

Jack and Jill of America member and her daughter Recently, I have become keenly aware that good kids are created by accident. They become good because someone made a concerted effort to pour positive things into them--things like, honor, discipline and respect for others. These qualities are taught through lessons and by observation. For that reason, I have been actively considering how to give my children more examples of people who embody those qualities.  Indeed, raising my children to become good people is my most important job.

Wordless Wednesday: Here's One Big Boy Who Is Ready for the World!

Ready for the world

My son turned two last week. However, it seems like he was born yesterday. I know people say that all of the time. It's true though.
Every time I hug him, change his diaper, or kiss him, it feels like I am kissing my brand new baby. Then, there are other moments like the one captured above when he demonstrates such quiet strength and confidence that make clear that he has become a big boy and is becoming a little man.

I'm not sure that I am ready!!!

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