Sunday, November 7, 2010

Not all children are created equal

ok so I think I need to vent, get some good advise or just have a good cry... I am really not sure which! If you knew me growing up, you know that I was a very quiet, shy, introverted little one (ok so maybe I still am a bit, but trust me I have come a long way from going to school in my PJ's cause that was the only way to get me there) Well, I seem to have a child very much like myself. I laugh sometimes at how different our girls are. Noelle the social butterfly, extrovert, logical, never shy or afraid & then My Karly totally opposite, my intellect thinking about everything before it ever happens, quiet & reserved, thrives on complete structure. Looks like we have duplicated a little Jason & a little LeAnn ;) lol! Anyway. Why is it that people seem to think that every kid is wild, crazy & outgoing?! I am so sick & tired of having to explain to people, she is ok, she is just uncomfortable in chaos (and I try to say that in the nicest way possible). Its as though they think there is something wrong with her because she is behaved, not screaming, & acting like a monkey. I often want to ask, when was the last time you walked into a room where you didn't know anyone and just started running around & screaming with them-- I mean why do you expect my child to do something that no adult would do?! makes me crazy! I know that there are many children who love action & loudness but that is not all children, and there is NOTHING wrong with mine because she does not. If she is playing & your child comes over, pushes her out of the way & then starts being loud why do you think it is my child with the problem? HELLO! Ok I told you I had to vent! LOL! Guess I am having a mom moment. I have been in a couple situations now and I am starting to feel bothered by people's response to my child. I am so thankful for teachers, other moms & friends who understand and go out of their way to love my child. Understanding that not all kids are made the same. I am not saying that if your child is  a monkey there is anything wrong with them, there is not. I am just saying don't give me bad looks or make snide comments because my child does not act like yours. I often hear, "being a mom is hard", and I have decided that it is not the child that makes it hard, it is other people- what is hard is not wanting to slap the person making you feel like there is something wrong with your child. So incase you are wondering, I am in no mood to hear... "oh you stay at home with her, maybe you need to start a preschool program" or "Its probably because you are in the room"-- HA! Maybe next time I should tell the teacher, "Maybe it is because YOU are in the room. lol!" People kill me. OK so I need to get off my soapbox here before I go too far. I am just saying people, not everyone is created the same, that doesn't make them any less of a person, so BE NICE!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Karly is awesome and that's all I have to say about that! Don't let anyone tell you different!! :o) The other parents are just jealous!! :o)
~Emily

Anonymous said...

Hi, LeAnn,

I am the sister of the monkey type. I am the reserved type. Over the years, like you, I have learned to come out of my shell more and more. IF you decide to have Karly go to school, in the future, or if you are now, then I would have a conference with the teacher and tell her about Kar and her disposition. We cannot change our personalities. We are born with a perfect print of who God made us to be. I think my brother got a lot of attn. because he was so "out there", and I sort of faded into the background...which, for you, will be yours and Jason's job to assist Kar along in life in knowing how to self advocate, etc. As you know, with having to opposites, Noelle has her issues too...there is no perfect disposition. For example Kar will not as likely stick her foot in her mouth, or say something out of line or have to get detention. I know what you mean though, I always say, "Educate yourself people!" It is annoying when others judge having no understanding of your situation. I face that ongoing with Davie. But, in the end...you are her Mom and you know her best. Keep up the good work! Love,
Brenda