LOVING THEM WHERE THEY ARE.

“We often think of our kids as on a journey to adulthood, with that being the ultimate goal. But doing so makes null and void the 18 plus years they spend to get there, and makes them feel like “less than” along the way.

Since children are not adults–and will not be, no matter our best strivings and efforts–why not appreciate who they already are? Instead of seeing problems, why not envision possibilities?

Including the idea that they are where they are meant to be–progressing exactly as they should. And let’s believe the same about ourselves while we’re at it.”

– From Steady Mom, “loving them where they are.”

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Particularly challenging virtual third grade eve (year?) over here — led to me refreshing my understanding of TX homeschool laws, unschooling, and local groups of fams who do both, which led me to this post, this reflection. Perf midnight reading.

Sending care bear stares to all of us, for every reason, with special stars tonight for those navigating new (and not so new because it’s now been a whole year) forms of school and childcare with kiddos of all ages, stages, interests, needs, and abilities.

Not easy. But worth it.

We’re finding our way.

If you find the chocolate, lmk.

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