My new mantra is "There is no perfect parent, there is only good enough." This was taught to me by a book about how to raise gifted kids. . . yes, I do believe my kids are gifted. My 1 year old is learning her numbers, already knows all the face parts in English and German, and loves puzzles (we do not have a curriculum, I just talk to my kids through out the day). My 4 year old can figure out that the author of a book changed a word to make it rhyme, and he can "read" words that I verbally spell. . . thus, I believe my children are gifted.

Therefore I can not attempt perfection, as is my tendency. . . I must find zen in my parenting. First step: Stop Looking, Second Step: Breath, etc. . .

Now to the library :)

Evil Mom Confessions

Ok, so Halloween, candy, new videos, bad weather, no race to train for. . . new school schedule, holidays coming up, slacking on the workouts. . . I have become a grumpy mommy.

Man, I hate being a grumpy mom. I don't want it to bother me when Decker pulls my hair or Hannelore does back flips while nursing. I don' t want to yell or OVER react to not eating or asking for another video or refusing to help around the house.

I need a calm mom chant or activity to create calm in me that is productive. . . pro active and gets results.
It is a good thing kids are forgiving, or they would have dumped me for a better mom long ago.

On the other hand, I did finally get some pictures of the kids and videos, so soon there will be more loveliness than you can imagine. OK, I am going to go work out and see if I can level myself.