When I first became a Mom I thought I was going to teach my kids so much as they grow. Instead, they have taught me more than I could imagine! I don’t think I could have been prepared for all the lessons and things that I would learn from them. Or that I would learn by simply having them part of my everyday life. 

There are so many things we can do to teach ourselves about parenting. There is information everywhere! But one thing is for certain, you can do all the things to prepare but there are still things you can’t plan for. 

Kids really are amazing. Each day as mine grow I’m continuing to learn more and more from them. There are so many wonderful things I’ve learned from my children but 3 things have really stood out to me. 

1. They have taught me humility in asking for forgiveness

We all drop the ball as parents sometimes. It can feel isolating when you do that but having mom friends and a supportive husband really makes that easier. Losing your cool is bound to happen. 

When this happens I’ve learned to say sorry for losing my temper. It’s so important because they are learning ways to communicate and how to handle intense situations from us. It also builds trust with them when we take the time to repair the relationship. 

For my children, I’ve seen that asking for forgiveness helps build confidence in my kids. They know that they will mess up at times and they don’t have to be perfect.

While I hate the moments where I lose my temper or don’t handle a situation the best, I’m thankful for the lessons and conversations around forgiveness that it has opened up for our family. 

2. They have taught me to embrace bravery in new seasons or circumstances.

Many changes have happened over the last 11 years. Lived in different states and another country, had multiple school changes for our children, and new people all around. 

One thing I’ve been blown away by is my kids’ bravery to walk into new circumstances. I remember being so nervous for my son, Rhett, to transition into a new school. He loves to be prepared for things. I dropped him off, with tears in his eyes, and I just remember thinking “he is so brave!”. He just got out of the car and trusted it would be ok and guess what? It was!

There have been hard moments for both of my kids but they continue to teach me so much about being bold and brave in situations. Brave is a word I could use to describe both my kids and I’m thankful for the lessons they have taught me through their bravery. 

3. They have taught me the power of being present.

This has been such a big one, especially in the last year as my children get older. Time spent with them is one of their favorite things. It doesn’t matter what we’re doing. They are all about time and I want to soak up every second. They continue to teach me to slow down, enjoy the moments, and truly be present. 

There you have it. Those are 3 things that my kids have taught me and continue to teach me. 

What they say is true, it takes a village to raise our sweet kids.

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