Parenting

I can not handle these over protective super anal moms! You know the ones that are still following their kids every step at the park even though their child is 2 or older, or the ones that wipe their kids off every chance they get. Or are afraid to let their kids entertain themselves for a single minute because heaven forbid you do not spend every.single.second. with your child. Or the ones who refuse to go out on a date or leave their child overnight because "they will just miss them too much."
I'm sorry but last time I checked I thought parenting was something different. My goal is to raise well rounded independent indiviuals who when they go off into the "real world" they can handle things on their own. I was my kids to know it is okay to make a mistake, but try to learn from it. And if you fail at something pick yourself up and try again until you get it right. And you do not need me by your side every step of the way because it is okay to use your imagination and entertain yourself or try to figure something out on your own. I also do not want to push my views onto my children. I want them to grow up and be able to make a educated deciscion and own choices in life.
Don't get me wrong, I love playing with my kids, and hanging out with them, but I also love hanging out with my husband and other adults. I do not feel bad when I leave my kids with friends or our parents because I know they are having fun and are in good hands. And I know that they need a break from us like we need one from them. I love that at 2 and 5 my boys are already showing independce. They will go and play in their room or in the living room togehter and not have to have me there with them. They will run off to play in the sand or on the jungle gym when we go to a park and do not need me to hold there hand every step of the way. And when we go out for a "date night" or with friends they are fine giving us hugs and kisses and saying goodbye without freaking out.
But I also love that when they are hurt they want mom. When they are sick they want mom. When something good or bad happens they want to tell me first. And if Addie wakes up in the middle of the night she wants me and no one else. I know I have bonded with my kids, I know my kids are good people, are friendly and kind ( minus normal 2yr old crap)and I did it all without being obsessivly anal about every little thing they did, ate, watched ect.... I did it by letting them be kids and I will continue to let them be kids and find their way. And if they need help along the way I will be there for them to help when asked, and kiss boo boos when they are hurt, and give hugs and kisses, read stories, build puzzles, help with homework ect..but I will also be there by watching them grow and learn on their own. I just wish more parents would take a step back and realize that hovering over your children 24-7 is doing no good for anyone!