“Life is better being a mom.”
Raising PATIENT kids
Patience is the ability to tolerate a delay without getting upset. Let's get real, what other mamas are with me in lacking this quality?! I mean.....come on, us parents are not the most patient of people. I'll admit, my girls have heard me say things like "hurry up, just get your dang shoes on" or even heard me speak to others while driving (like they can even hear me....) by saying "move out of my way".
Raising Gentle Kids
Through this series on raising kids, I've talked about leading by example. I don't know about you, but being gentle in motherhood can be difficult. Some days you are mentally and physically drained and when something negative happens, it is easier to snap than calmly working through the situation. So in this part of the series I'm gonna focus on us moms becoming gentle that in return our children may become gentle.

Raising Humble Kids
Raising four girls, I have to emphasize humility often! Doing a homework assignment..."wow! I did perfect on that question. I am the smartest!" Twirling around like a ballerina in the living room..."Look at me mom! Aren't I the best ballerina you've ever seen?" Looking in the mirror while doing their makeup (ever so lovely)... "Wow! I am the best at makeup, ever!" Or my favorite... "Look mom, I did something really nice for sissy. I'm such a great sister."
Don't get me wrong, all of that is adorable and sweet. The confidence they have is great and I won't take that away! However, what message am I sending to them by letting them feel like they are better than everyone else?