Mother’s day just came and went but I’m still thinking of my mother and my family from home – and how different our style of raising our children are. While of course, my mother didn’t have friends and family who are supportive – I’m more blessed with PB – his family and lots of friends who gives me lots of support emotionally and physically. It warms my heart when Grammie said to bring chloe over this weekend – if she wasn’t too tired from attending a wedding in Moncton because I never had a grammie who was really closed to me. My grandmother passed away from cancer when I was 9 years old – and from my memories of her – she wasn’t the nurturing kind of grandmother because my grandfather was kinda a tyrant – so she was always tip-toeing around him. Therefore, I made it my mission – to make sure that Chloe has a more special relationship with her grandparents and extended family than I did. I feel it is so important – because I’ve always lived with regrets not knowing both sets of my grandparents because my parents were either too busy – or the other one didn’t care at all about extended families.
I grew up without a lot of hugging, kissing and chatting with my parents or grandparents – but with Chloe she is always surrounded with people that loved her and willing to play with her and read to her. I don’t believed in expensive clothing or toys but I certainly believed in spending quality time and being there for Chloe. I never encouraged expensive stuff – but I believed in healthy eating – even if they were more expensive – if they were good for her health – I would buy them. I believe in nurturing my child – supporting and encouraging her and not just giving her everything she wants, I believe in balance – I believe in moderation.