Jenny1234 · 56-60, F
You didn’t let anyone down!!! It was great your daughter showed so much love and empathy for her family and she also showed she can accept a little change in her schedule. Sounds like it was a win-win for all
Jenny1234 · 56-60, F
@Cigarguy yeah I can see that but give yourself a break and know that you’re doing a wonderful job
as parents, we are always trying to give our kids everything but sometimes the best lesson our kids can learn is that sometimes things just don’t work out the way as planned and it’s great that they can find an alternate solution on their own
as parents, we are always trying to give our kids everything but sometimes the best lesson our kids can learn is that sometimes things just don’t work out the way as planned and it’s great that they can find an alternate solution on their own
A lesson I’ve been trying to learn myself is that it can be incredibly unfair not to sometimes allow others to be of service. People NEED to feel needed, your daughter included. I understand her struggles with change but I can’t imagine she would have felt good about your pushing through to make her a cake when you were feeling so sick. Which is why she stepped up to let you know it wasn’t necessary. Give her that, it’s not a bad thing. It’s a part of developing empathy and good character. And please don’t be so hard on yourself. That’s not healthy for anyone.
Cigarguy · M
@OlderSometimesWiser I struggle with this especially with her. This was something she was excited about trying and I let her down. I'm her father and I should be able to do things for her. She rarely steps out of her comfort zone and I feel horrible. It isn't her job to worry about me it's my job to take care of her and worry about her.
@Cigarguy You’re not perfect and she has to learn that too. And especially that it’s OKAY not to be perfect. Perfectionism is a curse, trust me, I know. Your beating yourself up so severely over not making a cake helps no one.
You go above and beyond to do things for her, above and beyond worrying about her. Allowing her to be concerned about your health does not make it her job, it offers her an opportunity to learn how to be a caring human being. And to learn that she’ll still be okay when things don’t go according to plan, a critical lesson as she moves forward in life.
You go above and beyond to do things for her, above and beyond worrying about her. Allowing her to be concerned about your health does not make it her job, it offers her an opportunity to learn how to be a caring human being. And to learn that she’ll still be okay when things don’t go according to plan, a critical lesson as she moves forward in life.
Poppies · 61-69, F
You should be so proud of your daughter that she had the insight to realize that you were not feeling well, and the strength to step up and change a plan for you without being asked. She did the right thing and it was the kind of challenge she will be presented with throughout her life. She will not always have you to smooth the way for her. This was good practice for her and she rose to the occasion admirably. She is making progress.
Cigarguy · M
updown2020 · 61-69, M
Barefooter25 · 46-50, M
Ilovelily1986 · 36-40, F
Cigarguy · M
@Ilovelily1986 🤷🏻♂
Headrushes while standing? You need to get yourbiron and hemoglobin checked
