Weekly Commenting Contest: What have you learned since you've become a parent?

Question of the week: What have you learned since you've become a parent?

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Permalink Reply by Kailey Bowser on July 11, 2011 at 5:36pm

To not take anything for granted. Everything can change in a blink of an eye so cherish what you do have.

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Permalink Reply by Heather r purvis on July 11, 2011 at 5:37pm

I have learned that I knew nothing and at times I know even less!

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Permalink Reply by Nicole Etolen on July 11, 2011 at 5:37pm

I learned that I should never had said things like "I'll never take my kid to the circus!" I was never a fan of them, and I'm still not. But when Jake saw that sign and looked at me with those big blue eyes, I totally gave in. So saying "never" before you have kids is pretty much guaranteed to bite you on the butt later!

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Permalink Reply by Donna Shepherd on July 11, 2011 at 5:39pm

I learned there's nothing sweeter than baby feet. They start out soft and then toughen up as the baby becomes a toddler. I cried the first time I realized my baby's feet were no longer as soft as rose petals.

Donna

Topsy Turvy Land

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Permalink Reply by TerriAnn van Gosliga on July 11, 2011 at 5:43pm

Schedules and plans are only used as a reference and never as a hard-fast guide.

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Permalink Reply by Emmi L. on July 11, 2011 at 5:47pm

how important "me" time really is! =)

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Permalink Reply by Whispering Peace on July 11, 2011 at 5:49pm

"Do as I say, not as I do" never works (and should never be tried) with kids....you have to lead by example all the time

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Permalink Reply by Michelle Cantu on July 11, 2011 at 6:03pm

Patience, I never had it before. Three kids later I am as patient as can be.

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Permalink Reply by Roxanne DeBord on July 11, 2011 at 6:06pm

I've learned never to listen to other people. Trust your instincts as a Mom and parent. You will know what is right and best for your child. Everyone wants to give their opinions and think they know exactly what you should do, but they really don't. lol! Tune them out and do your thing! We learned that fairly quickly! No two children are the same. :)