What I Said I'd Never Do

I cannot believe that we'll soon be celebrating our third Christmas with Grace. Three years may not seem like much in the grand scheme of things, but I can barely remember what life was like before Brian and I had our amazing little girl. Looking back on the last three years, I recall some of the things that I said, as a parent, I'd never do...

I'd never feed my child fast food.

I'd never use the television as a babysitter.

I'd never tolerate bad table manners.

I'd never let my daughter torment our pets.

There are plenty of things I said I'd never do that have become routine. Am I happy about it? No, not always. But it's all about perspective--I have stuck to my ideals on at least a few things:

I'd never let Grace feel that she is anything less than perfect just as she is, each weird...

...and wild...

...and wonderful part of her.

Nope, I'm not a perfect parent (nor do I think such a thing exists). But man, I sure am having fun learning along the way, and it seems like Grace is enjoying the ride, too...and I'd never trade that for anything.