Kids will remember...

It's a shame that parents can not work together for their children. It doesn't matter if you hate me, or I hate you. When it comes to the children, all of those feelings are suppose to go out of the window.  Someone has to be the adult in the "relationship". I never understood why some parents insist on putting their children in the middle of adult business. It is in my opinion that it confuses the child, and puts them in a place where they feel like they have to choose which parent they should like or love. Kids should be kids. They shouldn't be scared to talk about the other parent around the other, or want to call the other parent. It's insane. They will grow up hating you for not letting them enjoy their childhood. You're not suppose to argue and carry on in front of your kids, you're not suppose to send nasty messages to the other parent through your kids. What's the point? Who are you hurting? Who are you making look bad?

You can't buy your children! Children aren't for sale. You wanna be that Disney Land parent, buying toys, and bullshit that they will eventually show no interest in later!? What about the things that they need? Kids aren't going to grow into strong loving adults saying, I remember when the other parent bought me that awesome race track, or barbie doll. They are going to grow up thinking and remembering, I remember every Wednesday was story night, or Friday's were movie night, or Saturdays were game night. I remember laughing, and playing, and just sitting up late on the weekends talking about any and everything. I remember being asked " how was your day" and actually being listened too. Material things don't last. They loose their value, I see it all the time. My children want certain things for their birthday, or a holiday. If I have the money to get it I do. But a week later, sometimes two, it's broken, misplaced, or put in the toy box. But they love movie night, and game night. or one on one time, they look forward to those days. I don't buy my children! Nope never will. They understand the meaning of the word no! I have 3 children and regardless of what my schedule is, I still make one on one time. There isn't a set time. It's just quality time. EVERY SINGLE DAY (that they are with me)!!!!! Those are the things that children grow up remembering.


I guess that it is not up to me to understand the thought process of some of these "parents". All I can do is be the best that I can be. Nothing good can come out of negative behaviour.Kids are smarter than we know. They see more than we think. I don't have a lot of money. But what I do have are things that money can't buy, and to me... That's Priceless!