MISUNDERSTOOD (Note to self - the momma). Today I understood my child just a little bit more
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Being a little over 6 years old, exposed to youtube, netflix, and a broader social circle (10 year old next door being her "hero"), she has become a lot more expressive and vocal.
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Sometimes though, you forget she is still a 6 year old who struggles to tell you what/ how she is feeling, so she acts out, or uses the wrong words, or throws a tantrum.
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We were rushing out the door and as usual, Chloe was dragging her feet, as i reached the dining room I saw what she had created for me - a bouquet with what little bit of "flowers" (I am ALWAYS NAGGING her NOT to pick stuff off the road/ pavement etc) in her old milk bottle. Normally I'd say something about "dirtying her old bottle" but this day I caught my breath and appreciated her effort.
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(2nd pic)
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This morning as her papa was already out the door, they were ALREADY late for school, again I lectured her, holding the front door. She mentioned something about our bed, I almost shove her out the door! When I got back to my room, I saw this. She made our bed for us (Again, I always say Chloe NEVER makes her bed). Not the best timing but a 6 year old doesn't necessarily know urgency #my heart #pain
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(3rd pic)
Details. Notice her attention to details
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STUPID Onions! I'll blame it on the period (sorry TMI)...
So I sit here, 50 minutes after she'd left, feeling like the worst mom ever, as this brave 6 year old at school, is maneuvering through a whole new confusing world, battling a pandemic, under strict SOP, trying to make friends, and ace her Mandarin so her 老师 will make her a banana chocolate loaf with extra chocolate chips as promised.
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LOOK momma - through HER eyes.
PAUSE and LISTEN, because once you blink, she will no longer be your baby girl.
Chloe is a kind, sensitive soul, and when you feel like nagging or rushing her, look at this post!
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(I am SO giving her the BIGGEST hug, and ICE CREAM later when I see her!)
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#noone #said #parenting #was #easy #loml #child #listen #Mindfulness #respectfulparenting @ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
