"Be a first rate version of yourself, not a second rate version of someone else" ~Judy Garland
When I was growing up, my mom always encouraged me with whatever I wanted to do. She let me pierce my ears all kinds of ways, dye my hair and experiment with many different styles. She let me be me! Yes, I went through some extremely awkward phases. Like 6th grade, when I had glasses, braces and my ears pierced a couple of times. That was alot of metal. Or a few years in high school when I wore guy-ish clothes and no makeup. It wasn't until I got to college that I found my "style" and really felt comfortable being me.
Now, raising my own sweet girl, I see how important this is. When Emmie wants to wear crazy clothes and get a weird haircut, I will remember the grace and love that my mom showed me through all my "phases"...and be sure to take pictures!
Awwww.... thanks, Kel, for appreciating what all WE went through together. I have pics, if you'd like to post! Just kidding! You have always been your own person, even when you were 3. I expect no less from Emmie! ENJOY the journey and, if you're lucky, you'll have a daughter as special as mine is. LOVE you to the moon and back. MOM
ReplyDeleteI just have to comment here and say that's really awesome. I'm really close with my mom, it was just the two of us all my life, but she was (and still kind of is) a little controlling. If I had any inkling that she wouldn't approve what I was thinking, I wouldn't do it. I am so thankful that she raised me the way she did - she didn't have much direction - but when we decide to have our own kids, I'm definitely going to be more open to letting them express themselves (within reason, of course). Great blog, btw! :)
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