Quote From: irishmom When my children were first born I have to admit that I spoiled them a bit. My mother was a single mother with me and we were very poor. She worked three jobs many times just to support us. When I had my first child and got divorced, I said to myself that my children were going to have the things in life that I never had. As time went on though and I did some soul searching, I realized that what I really wanted as a child wasn't toys and all the latest fashions. What I really wanted was my mother! I am now a stay at home mother and I couldn't afford all the latest fashions even if I wanted to, but I've come to realize that my children are the same way I was. They really couldn't care less (to a degree) about the latest fashions and toys. All they really care about is the love and attention they need from me.
Happy Birthday irishmom! saw the mention on your profile :-)
Stuff is fun for awhile but it'll never take the place of a big hug and a silly giggle fit with your kids. It is tempting to spoil them but then you end up looking around trying to figure out where all this crap came from, I swear it multiplies like rabbits.....
jrbaker: your daughter will treasure that memory of having you completely to herself while you two were making her costume and I'll bet she will be the prettiest princess out tomorrow :-) Charlie's costume has been worn by 6 more kids since then, it'll be around til it falls apart, it's funny the things kids latch onto isn't it......
