When it comes to people talking about me behind my back about me, I'm fine. When people talk about me behind my back about my ability to care for A, I'm not.
Now mind you, I know these people don't have a whole hell of a lot to talk about because I am a damn good caregiver, and they know this, but it doesn't stop them from nit-picking.
Do I get credit for keeping A clothed and fed, which was more than her parents could do half of the time? No.
Do I get credit for keeping A properly bathed, which was more than her parents could do half of the time? No.
Do I get credit for getting A's immunizations, which was more than her parents ever did? No.
Do I get credit for A being in school, which was more than her parents ever did? No.
You know what I get credit for? Her dirty shoes. Yes people, dirty shoes.
A has at least ten pairs of shoes, all either bought second hand (always gently used, never worse than) or on deep clearance. (I'm cheap.) Most of them? I can't keep clean. Why? Because A is hard on shoes. I figured it was just because she was a child, but apparently it's because I suck.
I'm okay with that, though. I'll take her dirty shoes as a sign that she is enjoying her childhood over the stress of worrying if she's being properly cared for any day of the week.
6 comments:
Urgh.
Obviously people need to get a grip.
She's a happy, healthy, well cared for child because of you! NOT her parents, which says a lot really...
Water off a ducks back sweets.
You are doing a wonderful job.
Sass.
well then I'd hate for these people to see my boys shoes. They are filthy, stinky and have holes in them. I thought it was because he's a kid (and a boy one at that) but it must be because I'm a shit parent. oops.
Assholes.
Didn't you know that all well cared for children levitate? (jk of course)
Ignore them. Shoes are meant to be beat-up and worn out. A is happy and healthy and that is all that matters.
Hey grl,
you are doing an awe some job with A;Believe me you can"t keep a kids shoes clean,i have tried...lolI had a boy it's impossible.Tell K who ever running their mouth to shut it.K hasn"t done much parenting lately shes with daddy,you deserve A in my opioning you are doing a great job don"t listen to what some of your family is saying.you doing great
Shoes are worn so you can walk on multiple surfaces - they're DESIGNED to be dirty! If your shoes don't get dirty (ESPECIALLY as a kid!) you're either living in a bubble or doing something wrong ;) I say, "Bravo!" to you for allowing A to live a life where she can dirty her shoes to her hearts content :)
dirty on the shoes and markers on the palms of the hands mean a life is being lived to the fullest!
don't second guess yourself!
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