tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902028401538647352.post5712195507899202581..comments2023-04-14T01:38:53.420-07:00Comments on Hesses Madhouse: QualificationsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902028401538647352.post-43207031230469258662011-11-13T19:07:27.418-08:002011-11-13T19:07:27.418-08:00Thanks so much, Lisa! I love that image. I appre...Thanks so much, Lisa! I love that image. I appreciate the comment. Love you!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05839816146373604390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902028401538647352.post-48206675196688149342011-11-13T18:38:07.591-08:002011-11-13T18:38:07.591-08:00One of my favorite parenting books is "The Pa...One of my favorite parenting books is "The Parenting Breakthrough" by Merrilee Boyack - about teaching kids to be capable and confidant. I absolutely love one of the first illustrations - a mom huffing and puffing on a bicycle with her husband and kids lazily on her back. It wasn't until I saw this picture that I realized how ridiculous it was - why do we as moms assume that we have to be perfect superheroes and do and be everything. <br /><br />I like Merrilee's description of the better scenario: "Picture having a nice tandem bike for you and your spouse. You are [together] leading the way. And each child behind you is on his or her own bike, from the sleek 20-speed to the mountain bike to the cute pink bike with shiny streamers to the little tricycle peddling like mad in the back. <br /><br />Our role as parents is to provide a solid grounding for the family in the stability and security of our marriage. Then we provide leadership and vision for the family."<br /><br />You're doing a fabulous job! And yes, it's really helpful to have a wonderful husband (I'm blessed to have a pretty incredible one, myself). Don't let that make you feel any less. After all, you guys are a TEAM. <br /> - Lisa Cbuzygrizzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546713120521847027noreply@blogger.com