Miss Independent

Today was the second time I have left Fiona at school without any tears shed.

She walked in, helped me put her stuff away, kissed me goodbye and started playing.

A part of me thought it would be harder if she was happy to see me go.

I anticipated feeling sad that my little girl didn't need me.

I feel the opposite.

I am so proud that she is confident enough in herself to be without me for the day.

I'm also so happy that she trusts that "Mommy always, ALWAYS come back".

I have worked so hard to keep her trust.

Following through is not always fun or convenient but it is paying off.

Fiona knows that Mommy speaks the truth.

If I give her consequences for her actions, they will be carried out.

{Even if I really don't want to go home/ take away a toy/ turn off the TV etc.}

I sometimes still can't believe that I use words like "consequences" and "confiscated". 

Those are words that my Mom uses, not me.

Oh right...

{I'm reminded once again of this quote I shared a while back.}

I also try really hard to give her honest answers.

I will admit a "little-white-lie" has been known to escape my lips from time to time.

{Jeff and I had her convinced that chocolate tasted bad for the longest time.}

Now, I know you can't reason with a 2 1/2 year old but I feel like the time is coming.

I want her to know that she can trust my information.

I don't ever want her to question whether I'm tricking her or not.

 I'm pretty sure the title of trickster will belong to Daddy.