I went shopping yesterday to try to find Lauren some clothes for the fall. I was looking for things that I thought she'd consider cool and that weren't too girly. I knew she'd LOVE this Paul Frank hoodie since she's been asking for one for months. But these shorts- wow! They were the jackpot of all jackpots! They were marked down to $1.00 at TJ Maxx and they have made my little girl so happy. I think it was the best $1.00 I've ever spent.
This is a big big deal for me. I feel like I've gotten over a hurdle. I am surrending and going to let her dress how she wants. I was reading an article by Jenny McCarthy the other day who I typically think is a bit of a nut job but she said something that really got my attention. They asked her what her greatest achievement in life is so far and she said, "Loving my son unconditionally". I thought to myself, "Am I doing that or am I trying to change my kid?" So Lauren can thank Jenny McCarthy for her new shorts!
Now if Ben continues to want to wear pink hats we might have a whole new hurdle to get over:) Having kids teaches you a lot of life lessons!
I went shopping yesterday to try to find Lauren some clothes for the fall. I was looking for things that I thought she'd consider cool and that weren't too girly. I knew she'd LOVE this Paul Frank hoodie since she's been asking for one for months. But these shorts- wow! They were the jackpot of all jackpots! They were marked down to $1.00 at TJ Maxx and they have made my little girl so happy. I think it was the best $1.00 I've ever spent.
This is a big big deal for me. I feel like I've gotten over a hurdle. I am surrending and going to let her dress how she wants. I was reading an article by Jenny McCarthy the other day who I typically think is a bit of a nut job but she said something that really got my attention. They asked her what her greatest achievement in life is so far and she said, "Loving my son unconditionally". I thought to myself, "Am I doing that or am I trying to change my kid?" So Lauren can thank Jenny McCarthy for her new shorts! 
5 comments:
I am so proud of you Val! And wow, the orange shorts are something else.
What a good mom you are! Lauren will surely appreciate this when she gets older.
Not only are you learning from Lauren, but I am learning from you. Sounds like you're at a really good place with this...:) thanks for sharing the journey with all of us
Way to go Val! :)
I am sure Lauren is thinking, "gosh, now if she would just accept me sleeping in her bed and going to bed when I want, life would be good!" :)
Hey maybe the 'sports pants' will lead to a sports scholarship! :)
What a great Mom!!!!!!!
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