One time.
Ok, like two days ago...
I found myself arguing with my three year old over the dumbest thing.
Ever.
Seriously.
Layla said something really sweet to me while I was driving, it made me think "she would be a great doctor."
So I told her, "I think you would be a really great doctor when you grow up."
She said, "I want to be a princess, not a doctor."
I spent the next 10 miles attempting to convincer her that girls can only be princesses when they are little.
And heavily encouraging her to chose Medical School when she grows up.
She disagreed.
We continued to argue, doctor - princess - doctor - princess.
At mile marker 26 I realized, "What the heck am I doing? Society will spend the rest of her life telling her what she can't do."
Mile 27.
"You're her mother, of all people on this planet, you are the one to tell her she can be anything she darn well desires."
Mile 28.
"You're right Layla, I think you would make an amazing Princess."
You just keep dreaming Buca. You'll be the best at whatever it is you decide to be.
And I will always love you.
Mile 30
"What was I thinking? Arguing with a toddler."
Seriously.
Whatever it is you decide to do... you're going to rock at it.
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| Party planner.....? |
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| Ski bum....? |
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| Zoologist.....? |
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| Lawn Gnome....? |
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| Bike Mechanic....? Or Plumber.... |
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| Model....? |
Whatever it is you decide.... just keep following in your daddy's footsteps.
He'll never lead you astray.
And he's pretty awesome at everything he does.
7 comments:
Shannon:
This is precious!!! I showed it to a bunch of the nurses. They all agree that you need to submit this to a magazine to be published!!!
You are sooooo.. insightful.
Love you,
Dad
Shannon, I agree with 'anonymous', Gary Silver and the nurses on Labor and Delivery. Get that advertising genius of a husband of yours onto the publication idea. Or maybe send it in to a local modeling agency- Your insight and Layla's photographic nature are a perfect combination. Maybe someone like Shannon Bullard, who is a professional photographer would like to take some pics of Layla and use them as advertising for her photography business. That blog with those pictures definitely need to go into her "Layla book" from Shutterfly.
Hahahahaha! I love this.
What insight and beautiful message to remember. THANK YOU!!
Ok so I have been stalking your blog and cannot continue not posting. I am soooo glad that you decided when you were little to become an "AMAZING" Mom instead of a Princess. I learn so much from you and really look to you for guidance (secretly, in the past) for ideas on how to raise my little one and future ones to come. Shan, I must say that you were put on this Earth to be a momma and I just have to say that I know few better than you :) Little Miss is lucky to have you and your wits and those boys, all 3 of 'em! You are an inspiration in every way and it is a blessing to know you!
Angels teach and guide us every day. What a blessing that you get to be that angel's mama. And what a blessing and gift you have for expressing your feelings with others. Today, as every day I am so greatful to have you in my life!
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