Memo to Mommy

I found this cute article in this month's issue of Parents magazine. I thought I'd jot it down to share and also for me to remember. Sometimes we (mommies) forget.

Memo to Mommy by Mary Mohler
You have a lot of lessons to teach your little one. But he has a few words of wisdom for you too.

• Stop freaking out about the mess! There's always time to clean - but how
  often do we get to make mud pies?
• Love me, even when I'm naughty. I'll only be this age once.
• Be patient. I do everything for a reason, but I don't know enough
  words yet to give you an explanation.
• Let me do it. I know you can do it faster and better, but sometimes
  experience is the best teacher.
• Don't expect too much of me. I want to do what you ask and make you
  happy, but I'm still little.
• Don't try to reason with me when I'm having a tantrum. Trust me - I
  can't hear you over my own screaming.
• Keep your promises. It's all about trust. When I'm a teenager,
  you'll understand why it's so important.
• Don't keep asking me if I've been good. I'm not even sure what that
  means, but if I was bad I'd never admit it.
• Don't let me think that you're perfect. I feel a lot better knowing
  I'm not the only one who makes mistakes sometimes.
• Set limits. I can't actually eat a whole box of cookies - I just want
  to see if I'd get away with it.