Hello Motherhood community! This is my very 1st blog here. Kindly check my Introduction post to know me more.
Meet my eldest daughter!She copied her Dad's look that is why we don't have that similarity.lol!She is in her 8th grade in Special Program for Journalism and she really excels academically.
Since she entered school from pre-school up to this stage, I only have one rule for her in terms of grades; "I will not persuade or remind her about studying,homeworks, activities, etc. neither check everything about school but always be prepared during the report card's day." It works, from then until now.
She did not give me hard times in terms of her studies and grades. I just give her her full freedom in her schedules and everything about school. My role is just to become an observant and give her warnings in case of foul actions.
But being excellent in school does not define her whole being. Academic awards will not definitely determine her future. They play a big role but it is not the whole thing. Yes, she needs a balance life in school at the same time at home. As the Bible says at Proverbs 22: 6 Train up a child the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Since school year is about to end and as part of the Special Program in Journalism students there are requirements she needs to rush and submit on the deadline day.
I found her table this messy when she leave the house. I knew she slept late last night for this album and I knew she rushed for school for other paper works to submit.
I let her table that way, I did not clean or organize it. Aside for the thought that I might put on trash some important things, I want her to do it her way. I don't tolerate this kind of attitude and she can't reason out about rushing to the deadlines.
The next morning, I found her cleaning it and I commend her for doing so but I told her that next time no trash, no messy table inspite and dispite of any reason. "Clean your table as you go because no one will do it for you."
And I added these dishes that awaits her. Do I sound harsh? Momsh, I just wanted her to learn not to make excuses. I know she can do it if it is intentional.
In life, there are so many excuses we can make to escape responsiblities but how about the mess you leave? Who do you expect to do it for you? Being an achiever in some point of your life but failed in other part, is still a mess. You can't cover it with awards and certificates. I know, there is no such thing as perfect but at least try to balance and do your best not excuses.
Molding a child is not that easy but I am trying my best not to fail doing so. Character always follow whatever and whereever we go. We will be judged not only by our achievement but by our character as a human being.
I know every mother has a heart like me in training and molding our kids. Let us be persistent and consistent. With God's guidance we can do it!
To sum up, I am proud of our Haleiy for being the 2nd top in her class and we will be receiving her "High Honor" award on July 12, 2023! Praise God and glory is all His!
Thank you for reading up to this point. I hope you enjoyed until the next blog!
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Keekay