My Rant

I hope that I don't offend my reader (s?) here, but I just wanted to vent about people (not Kelli) who shelter their kids so much it becomes detrimental to their family. After working with kids that struggled with disabilities I really want to make sure that my two kids have the skills to independent and able to interact with others around them. But, I know too many people that keep their kids at home and feel as if their kids should run their lives.

They say-

'I can't do that - my kids don't like to go there,'

'I can't handle him in public,'

'I don't need to meet other mothers b/c we are fine by ourselves,'

'I can't leave him with a babysitter or Grandma - he might need me!'

AAGH!! I think that kids should become a part of your life and not vice-versa!!

I also believe that mothers need other mothers. I know that people are fine being by themselves. I can do fine being with my kids for awhile. My girls and I spent the first two winters inside together b/c they were preemies and we wanted to avoid RSV. But I still found stuff to do with friends outside of the house. I may have been the newbie in some social circles but that only lasts as long as you let it. People need people. Not just their child and their husband.

So my rant for the day - is get out of the house if you stay at home - meet others, do different activities - heck, go shopping, so that you can keep your own identity. Thanks for reading!!