Day 4

Affirmation #4, for my quest to give up negative thoughts and feelings about myself, for Lent. I'm capable of being a mom who balances over protecting with under protecting. I believe in letting kids be kids, but I'm also involved in what is going on. I've fluctuated wildly between being a helicopter parent and being detached since becoming a mom almost 8 years ago. I've finally managed to achieve a balance I can manage and live with.

Lent Day 3

I'm thoughtful towards my husband. I know that sounds like a no-brainer, but I also know that in past relationships, I haven't always been thoughtful towards my partners. This morning I got the wood stove going, because I knew when he came home he would be downstairs working on a project, and he despises the cold. I try to do small things for him, like making sure he has a drink, offering to get him things he needs, etc. Of course it is certainly a two-way street, but these Lent postings are affirmations about myself, not him ;-)

Lent Day 2

I'm not Catholic, but I decided to participate in Lent. I'm giving up being negative to and about myself. To help me, I'm going to post an affirmation daily.

Day 2: I've gotten really good at calming my mom down when she is angry or upset. This is important, especially as her liaison for all of her medical stuff. I work to try and calm her down, and to try and get her to see the silver linings, when she feels like her world is crap.

Lent: Day 1

In support of Lent/giving something up for 40 days to help my world be a better place, I've decided to give up being negative to/about myself. While isn't always an issue, I definitely still have my moments!

Day 1: I'm a good room mom for Minion's second grade class. The kids all know me, run to hug me, and truly appreciate my being there. They don't mind that I can't come in everyday, they are simply happy with what I can do, as opposed to dwelling on what I can't do. Second graders can be so wise <3