The top level comment struck a chord because my son who used to be four was sleeping down the hall when I read it. Then in the morning a clarification that jumping in puddles is not something I claim by entitlement but something I can strive to create.
A lot of people came through my office to hear "no" or "yes" or "it depends". Only one of them had much impact on my life and that of my family and that's because the moment wasn't about making money or rather his not fixing to be not making money with his bright idea that wouldn't fly. He was fully present. That's why he could pick me out later in another context and remember what he had said and that's what makes it stick.
Deciding to put aside all the bullshit and be present for a child in a way that sticks is what matters. And it's hard sometimes.
A lot of people came through my office to hear "no" or "yes" or "it depends". Only one of them had much impact on my life and that of my family and that's because the moment wasn't about making money or rather his not fixing to be not making money with his bright idea that wouldn't fly. He was fully present. That's why he could pick me out later in another context and remember what he had said and that's what makes it stick.
Deciding to put aside all the bullshit and be present for a child in a way that sticks is what matters. And it's hard sometimes.