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Back to school time is one of the most exciting times of year for us. It is all about new beginnings and instilling the joys of learning in our girls. Pete and I often talk about how much we love to learn new things, and that the older we get, the more we realize just how much there is still left to learn. Special thanks to Office Depot® OfficeMax® for sponsoring this post.
I can tell that this is rubbing off on the girls too because they are starting to say the same things. As much as I would love to spend my days reading and practicing newly learned talents, I happily spend every free moment with our girls. There is nothing I would rather do or place I would rather be than by their sides.
I often wonder if I am doing enough. I think we all feel that way. Back to school time is a great time to gear up for school and inspire our kids to have the best year ever, and I thought this video was the perfect inspiration for me because it shows that every little thing that we do as a parent matters. We need to keep inspiring our kids to be great!
Have you ever wondered how your kids view you? These parents found out and it was awesome to watch!
I couldn’t help but ask my kids the same question, and I’m sharing their responses below. I highly recommend you ask your children too. It was fun to hear what they had to say…
What exactly do you think I “do” as a parent?
Maddie (16)-
“You give us the tools to be successful.”Ashley (14)-
“You take care of us when we are sick.”Emily (6)-
“You buy us food and keep us healthy and you are very, very, very lovey to us”
Of course my “mom heart” swelled with each of these as it was filled with love. It was fascinating to hear that they see that I am there for them. It was also cool to hear that they understand that I care for them each in different ways based on their needs. Since Maddie is getting ready for college, I am focusing on parenting her, so she is ready for the next chapter in life. For Ashley, her health is always on my mind. She is sensitive to a lot of things and has allergic reactions plus asthma attacks, so I am always keeping my eyes open for triggers. For little Emmy, she loves to cuddle, so I think that “lovey” means hugs and kisses!
Each of our girls are at different parts of their schooling journey, so I need all the help I can get. Thankfully, Office Depot® OfficeMax® is gearing parents up for great with deals you will want to stock up on!
It’s great to hear what our kids have to say about us, it’s what inspires me to do better as a mom and to encourage myself that I am doing good after all. I think it’s really sweet!
I helped my daughter get her classroom ready for back to school so the kids will have a fun and inviting environment to welcome them back to school.
This is so sweet! I’m kind of looking forward to back to school time with my future kids, it was always a special time for me and my mom. Thanks for sharing!
Aww this is so sweet!! I can hardly believe it’s back to school time already either! I love this post, each year is the same thing for me!
I always tell my son that I believe in him
Hubby and I always asks our children of how we are as a parent because we know that they are always honest with what they think.
This is a great giveaway! This post inspires me.. I think it’s always great to hear what my kids think about me 🙂
By listening to them, talking to them, trusting them and guiding them
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