I am not raising Mini Me's

I couldn't help myself! Who doesn't think of Dr. Evil when talking about a Mini Me?

I am a very picky eater and people are always telling me "Don't let your kids know you don't like that because then they won't" or "Make sure you cook it even if you don't like it". Word of advice, if you ever happen to come eat at my house, don't tell me these things because I know already and you are likely to get the look of death from me. I know that kids are impressionable. That is why I will choke down steak that is not burnt to a crisp with a smile on my face or fry up some hot dogs talking about how yummy they are when inside I want to lose my breakfast. 

I know what you are saying.....So what, it is just food! Well, that is only the beginning. These little humans that look up to us so much take in more than we know. So, it starts with food but it goes deeper. Children also learn about self confidence from us. This is something that I don't have much of but you can bet your patooty (yes, I said patooty) that I will fake it til I make it! Am I happy with the way my body is right now? No! Will my kids know that? No again! When Isiah asks if I am eating different to be skinny, I tell him that I am eating different to be healthy. This is true, I wouldn't lie to my kids (unless of course it was about Santa or the Tooth Fairy or that they will stop growing if they don't eat their veggies). Of course I want my pre baby fitting into mini skirts bikini ready body back! Meow! He doesn't need to know that though, he doesn't need to grow up with body image issues. I will always tell my sons how perfect and handsome and beautiful they are. It is the truth and I want them to not only believe it but feel it. 

I want to teach my boys to not pass judgement on people that they don't know or on stories they haven't heard. I am not guilt free in the passing judgement department but I can say that in my quest to teach my children to be kind, open minded and nonjudgmental I have opened my own eyes. Now, I like to call what I do being observational! lol. In all seriousness, I hope that they realize things aren't always what they seem and that they take time to know instead of assume.

All of the above things I can teach, or do my best to try. They are the nurture part of being a mother. As far as nature goes, I really hope they inherit my wit and charm! No? Too soon?