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xgretax
Feb 22, 2009, 8:44 PM
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I have a point, I think...so stay with me.
I remained active doing the things that I love doing throughout my pregnancy; including climbing up until a week before I gave birth. Since my daughter's arrival, we took her on her first hike (5 minutes to and from) to the river when she was a day old. When she was 3 days old, we took her to a mountain lake near where we live. When she was two weeks, we took her on her first camping trip to escape the 100+ degree heat (she was very intolerant of heat) and to a lake to swim. At two weeks, we also took her climbing up the canyon we live near (Logan Canyon). We've continued to explore the outdoors with her as well as suburban pursuits such as the zoo, gallery walks, parks, music, etc. the fabric store (she's been very tactile since day 1). She's enjoyed all of her adventures. But I expect her to find other things that she may or may not enjoy more.
My point(s): I would never expect that her passions be the same as mine. No matter what they are, I am excited to share them with her and let her explore her own path (although, I would like a rope gun...)
I will admit that I do have an 'agenda' in regards to exposing her to the outdoors; and it isn't so that she'll end up doing exactly what we do. We live in an area that has it's roots very deeply embedded in a misogynistic way of life. I believe that if I allow my daughter to explore the breadth of wonder (including the outdoors) I will help in instilling a sense of self-confidence and reliance in addition to creating strength and health.
I have chosen a type of parenting that takes time away from doing things on my own. That, in combination with her 'i want my mommy ALL of the time" personality makes it difficult to do the things I like to do at the level I want to do them at. Over time, I've come to realize two things; it won't be like this forever and really, it's a small 'sacrifice' to make when you know you're being the best parent you can be.
Edited to say:
My husband has also made the same 'sacrifices' that I've named above.
(This post was edited by xgretax on Feb 22, 2009, 8:46 PM)
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