Look at this mom!

How many times a day does your child say look at this mom! Mom look! Look what I can do! Watch this! Are you watching this!? Kids love getting our attention and love sharing some “interesting ” things with us. My child today started screaming “mom mom come see this! Are you coming? Can you see this!?” I’m thinking oh no what is happening? I run into the room and he is super excited because he balanced hangers on his toes!!!! Yup!

I have heard parents say “you don’t have to show me everything” or “that’s cool honey” and not even look. I understand that they can appear to be demanding. But moments like these are opportunities and invitations! We have a chance to understand what our children think is amazing to them and they want to share with us! I encourage you to assess your reaction throughout the day with your little ones “demands”. Every day tell yourself I am going to be the type of mom who looks at these moments as opportunities, not demands. Get in there! See what happens when you fully engage.