I have a confession to make.
I totally spoil my kids and I do it often.
We try not to give them too many "things"
because no one wants to raise a spoiled brat,
but I have to admit that there
are little things that I do for them
that are totally indulgent.
For example...
Whenever it's really chilly outside,
I put their coats in the dryer
for a few minutes before
we walk out the door.
That way they can feel
nice and toasty
when they walk to and from the car.
Totally unnecessary and indulgent, I know
but I just love to see their little faces
when they put their coats on and the warmth envelopes them.
They look like they feel totally loved.
Both of my kids are picky eaters
and don't really want to eat breakfast in the morning.
Knowing that I can't very well send them
to school on an empty stomach,
I make them Mickey Mouse pancakes.
Every. Single. Morning.
They gobble them up
and I pat myself on the back
for getting food in their tummies.
Breakfast is so much more awesome
when Mickey Mouse is involved.
See what I mean?
My kids are totally spoiled.
I know that the real world doesn't
care if your coat is toasty
or if your breakfast is fun
but as long as I am in charge of their world,
I plan to make them feel special
in small simple ways.
As long as they don't act spoiled.
Then they'll have to tough it out
with room temperature coats
and plain ol' pancakes.
As long as they don't act spoiled.
Then they'll have to tough it out
with room temperature coats
and plain ol' pancakes.
