Parenting is hard, especially when 2 parents don't always have the same view on how to raise a child. I am WAY more strict with what P watches and his nutrition. However, Rob is more strict with manners and acting proper (yes, you read that correctly). For example, he doesn't want him standing in the booth, disturbing others while they eat whereas that's not a big deal to me.
That being said one thing that we always agree on is that P is one of the most loved toddlers around. We both try to make life special for him on a daily basis. We do little things to let him know how much he's loved, such as letting him ride the rides at Walmart when he does a good job while we run errands. We also do bigger things that are memorable for all of us. Tonight was supposed to be one of those times. Rob was all excited about having a "campout" in P's room. He went to great lengths to set up chairs and hang a blanket over them to make a "tent". When he discovered that the "tent" wouldn't provide much room he put everything back and grabbed his sleeping bag. He crawled in it and got P to crawl in after him. All was going good....until I turned off the light, wished them both a good night and turned off the light. It was at that moment that P decided he wasn't into the whole "campout". He got out of the sleeping bag and crawled into his own bed while Rob rolled up the sleeping bag. Rob was really bummed that it didn't work out but someday soon I'm sure the boys will be able to have a campout all night long. Until then I have no doubt that P will still know- every day- how loved he truly is!
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