I always love being centre stage and am a bit of an attention seeker (as Jude will testify as during a recent disagreement she accused me of "wanting to be the centre of attention"! True, because I always am! ), so why is it that my kids try to hide in the shadows if the focus is shone on them? I want them to be confident, well-rounded individuals, and if that means taking to the boards and strutting their stuff while being a donkey or a star, then so be it. I want them to do it without the fear of making a fool of themselves. There is nothing wrong with laughing at yourself, and everything wrong about taking yourself too seriously! I'm not a pushy mother (unlike Marion, who forces her kids into delivering a word perfect performance) , and I'm not a competitive mother (unlike Stella, who'll force her poor babes onto the running track at 6 am because "they show a talent") , but base my methods on more of the nurturing, encouraging school of thought
A glimpse into the life of me and mine...oh, and I sometimes have a "potty mouth"!