If I didn't love him so much....I wouldn't insist that he clean up after the messes he makes. But I do, and I want him to learn to respect his surroundings.
If I didn't love him so much....I wouldn't give him Time Outs when he misbehaves. But I do, and I want him to learn that his actions have consequences.
If I didn't love him so much.....I woudn't respond when he has tantrums and acts out. But I do, and I want him to know how to treat others with love.
If I didn't love him so much....I wouldn't care that he acts defiant and refuses to listen. But I do, and I want him to grow up to respect his parents.
If I didn't love him so much....I would give him everything he wants. But I do, and I want him to appreciate the gifts he has.
If I didn't love Micah so incredibly much, I wouldn't have the frustrations that have plagued me as of late. Babysitting is easy, but parenting is HARD. I'm not here to bend to his every whim. I'm here to raise a boy into a man. I'm here to be a parent.
And I make no apologies for that.
