Proud Mom

Today, well actually if you are reading this, yesterday I went to my oldest sons moving up ceremony.  He just completed pre-kindergarten.  I thought that I was going to be emotional but I kept my composure.  I guess because I have another son two years behind him.  I think when they are both getting on the school us together is when I will become emotional.

Everyday since he started pre-kindergarten he'd come home with something new and exciting to tell me.  From learning about dinosaurs to everything about the ocean.  All of his paintings are up and on the walls from the kitchen to my little work area.  He'd also talk about what he and his little friends did.  The one thing that always made him happy is when he's able to be a teacher's helper.  Towards the end of the school year they had show and share and he looked forward to that day.

I loved picking him up because he'd run and jump into my arms shouting 'mommy'.  Hearing him talk, watching him play with his trains and just having a simple conversation with this kid amazes me.  He's smarter than he knows, which I think he actually knows.

So this summer he prepares for kindergarten and I'm so excited.  What's so funny is that he is ready and every morning asks am I going to take him to the bus-stop.  I dont't know if he's(me) ready for that yet.  But if he is, then I must prepare my self.

Kids grow up so fast but mine seem to going at a faster rate than I want but it is life.  I must say though, I am a proud mom.

7 Things To Give Up

7 Things To Give Up

1. People pleasing

2. Doubting yourself

3. Negative thinking

4. Fear of Failure

5. Criticizing yourself

6. Saying yes when you want to say know

7. Procrastination

I recently saw this post on Facebook and realized that I have these seven habits listed above.  

The one that I know I had the biggest problem with is #6.  That problem mainly arises when it comes to my parents.  When I have things to do, instead of saying that I had something to do, I'd say I didn't have anything to do and do whatever it is that they would ask.  Now If I I have something to do, I let them know.  I do what I have to do and then do what they ask.

I don't think I've been a people pleaser, just a parent pleaser.  People are going to think what they want and that's their right.  As long as my family, most importantly my kids, as long as they are happy, then I'm good.

There are many times when I doubt myself but then I go against my doubts

I've never been a negative thinker, I always see a half full cup.

I'm not afraid of failure because I learn from it. 

Criticizing myself.....for me that's just constructive criticism.  We can always improve on something that we do, whether it's eating healthier, exercise or even a hobby.

Now for that procrastination one...ugh, I guess I'll write about it later...lol. Seriously I'm getting much better.  I like to organize then begin working on whatever it is that I'm working on.  I've been organizing for the last three years.  As of lately I've just been diving into things. Well actually, I re-organized everything so now I can just dive into everything.

So where are you at with giving up these 7 things?