Spending so much time with them has made me realize how much children treasure their parents presence.... If I get frustrated, I usually would ask them if they rather I get them a Nanny so I don't stand so much in their way. The answer I always get is "No!"
After spending this whole 2 months with them I have learnt a few things.....
- You get to teach them what you want them to learn. You notice some wrong conceptions they have gathered over time, from friends and Nannies and you get to correct it. At least it is a teaching you trust. You get to model good behavior, habits and morals as children are ready to copy grown ups.
- The more time you spend with them, the closer you get and they learn to talk to you. I remember the day my kids told me "Mummy, we saw kissing in our channel.....we don't like Little Charmers sef" I tried so hard not to make a big deal about it, not to scare them away so they will still be able to talk to me.
- You get to learn the strengths of your children....you notice weaknesses too. This will help you know the areas to work on, to encourage. You notice the child that needs a firm hand to handle and the one that needs more hugs.....lol! I have both. I try as much as possible to build them up to make them better and have self confidence no matter what little tiny doubts they may have.
When you are always there to listen and laugh and behave like a child with them, it builds their self esteem and relieves you of some stress....even though I had times I had to send them back to their room so I can have some alone time, they always came back to ask me what I am doing.
I must confess, it was not all rosy. There were frustrating times when I had to wonder what they were thinking or if they will ever get tired of shouting (guessing how long it will take before one looses his voice and how funny it will be.....but it never happened). I always had one prayer in mind.... Lord, please teach me how to raise my children right.
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