Something you've done in parenting your own kids recently?

that you did well and deserve a pat on the back for?Something you've done in parenting your own kids recently?
I took my son's pacifier away two weeks ago, and I've been so proud of him for being a big boy. He barely cried for it at all, despite having it every day for 20 months.Something you've done in parenting your own kids recently?
I think I deserve a pat on the back for trying to make good memories for my kids - for example:





I let them have ice cream for breakfast on New Years Day because any year that starts with ice cream has to be good!





I try to spend one on one time with each with a night out every month or so





I volunteer at their schools for their parties and try to know who their friends are and say hi to them





Small stuff makes a a big memory.
I have made myself stop and smell the roses,so to speak.I am a SAHM,but it is so easy to get caught up in cleaning, cooking,reading,being on the net and all the other things I think I have to do.Instead of spending time with my 2 boys.My son will be going to pre k this year.That has really opened my eyes to how fast the time goes,I can remember the day I brought him home from the hospital.I have stopped to get down on there level, to pay more attention to them and just be there with them.I have stopped getting so irritated with them.I think that's the hardest one, but we take it one day at a time:)
Actually, I have recognized that my methods of discipline with my 3 year old were not working. We are both strong minded and were getting into power struggles so I decided to make a change. It's been about a week and I have noticed a big difference. I think in parenting it's important to keep an open mind and realize that we don't have all the answers and be willing to admit when something is not working.
I have successfully potty trained my son,I have switched my daughter to mostly solid foods,I have worked on my sons speech with him more(I have no patience!! lol)I have stepped up to the plate in a time of need and looked for a job to support my children(refuse to get state assistance)humm let's see what else,I have gotten my children on more of a schedule( I like to go with the flow more times than not)There are more but I can't think at the moment.
My oldest (who's at his Dad's every other weekend) has been sulking in his room the last few times he's been there. I had a huge talk w/his stepmom about it and we came up w/a solution (I think) together. This is a woman I was once afraid would try and replace me and I've gotten so far past that feeling that we worked together and it felt great. He is our biggest common interest and we worked as co-parents on the problem.
I got my son to eat raw snowpeas today. I told him they were dog biscuits and he devoured them. He has an obsession with pretending to be a dog...eating like a dog...barking etc


He's 22 months (and needs to eat more green vegetables)
This is so bad. I can't even think of one thing. Not that I never do anything good, it's just that I don't know what stands out.


I'm pitiful, let me think for minute.








***I don't know what to say. Everything I think of sounds stupid and ';no'brainer-ish';. Sorry:-(








EDIT...Thanks, Des. Maybe I just expect too much from myself and don't give myself credit for the things that I do accomplish. I'm always thinking how I could have done this or that even better. There are many things I have done well for my children, I just feel silly telling them when they seem like things I SHOULD be doing,ya know?


Anyway, thanks for the encouragement.
Hugs and kisses everyday.