I'm that mom who isn't a "dog person", but has a child who is.
I'm that mom who gives her child a dog as a gift with no expectation that the child would "take care of the dog" or "learn some responsibility".
I'm that mom who has a child who loves her dog and a dog that loves to sit at my feet.
I'm that mom who doesn't ration chocolate (or anything!)
I'm that mom who asks "are you ok with this?" and then acts accordingly.
I'm that mom who says "I missed you while you were sleeping" and means it.
I'm that mom who doesn't mind being a short order cook sometimes.
I'm that mom who ditched bedtimes almost four years ago and knows it might be one of my best parenting decisions.
I'm that mom that gets to have intense & far ranging conversations with her kids because I listen.
I'm that mom that will explain & explain & explain until my child's curiosity is satisfied.
I'm that mom who knows my children will change over and over & doesn't label them forever based on their interests right now.
I'm that mom who doesn't say negative things about my children.
I'm that mom who says positive things about your kid when you forgot how awesome they are.
I'm that mom who gets to hang out with my kids and knows how lucky I am.
