Just Thinking Out Lout Here
Papaya with Jessie--our new puppy (at the Humane Society Adoption Day at PetCo). Since Elder Meehan left for his service mission, I've been thinking SOOOO much about how I parent. And about how WE parent as a society/world. I think it all began back in July when Elder Meehan wrote us and mentioned that he'd used fabric softener instead of detergent to wash his clothes. Haha. No, for reals! That's when all this reflection began. I started thinking, -- "Have I done enough?" (How do you not know the difference between fabric softener and detergent?) -- "Did we raise him well?" -- "Is he self-reliant?" (Again, how do you not know the difference between fabric softener and detergent.) -- "Did we teach him how to give and receive love?" --Etc. Anyway, my point! This "parenting theme" has been occupying my thoughts for some time now. And then we added a new puppy to our household last Saturday. And ...