Invaluable Lessons

I very often think of the person Hudson will grow up to be. I have so many ideas and hopes for his future, but the KIND of person Hudson turns out to be matters the most to me.

I overheard a woman a couple weeks ago tell her daughter (who was about 8 or so) to "be teachable". Is that not a great thing to tell your child? Be teachable. Listen and learn from correction. Ive thought about that statement quite often since hearing it. I love what it means. I want Hudson to value what others that teach him say and truly understand why. Being teachable will make him such a better person in the future. To me, this is invaluable for the way he lives his life. It teaches him respect, gives him guidance and confidence. Be teachable... It is never too late to be teachable.

Last night, we went to dinner with our families! It was a great evening. After dinner, my mom and I were coming out of the restaurant, and I observed a little girl getting upset because she couldnt ride the mechanical pony again. (Yes, I observe quite often). Anyways, as her daughter was getting upset and on the verge of tears, her mother calmly looked at her and said, "thankfulness". It took her a few times to repeat it until the daughter walked away from the pony. Some parents would give in to avoid a meltdown. Heck, it is only 50 cents or so to ride, right? But instead, she taught her daughter an invaluable lesson. Be thankful for getting a ride, there is no need to over indulge. I so very badly need to teach Hudson thankfulness. I want him to be happy with what he does have. Are there times where I will give him more than just one ride? Sure! But creating a habit is so easy to do. I love the lesson of thankfulness and everything it means.

I hope these lessons will carve Hudson into a kind, considerate, and thankful person. Parenting can be anything you want it to be. And I always look at others setting good examples and really hold onto it. Lessons are important. Learning from others and being positive is so important. Having a good attitude will only set Hudson up for success. I am his example. And he watches me every waking moment.

As Oprah would say, that was my "ah hah" moment.

Love,
J and H .