In high school I was a middle distance athlete. I thought runners were supposed to be lean and tall, and I was neither of those things. I wasn't overweight, but I also wasn't confident in a swimsuit. I would line up against a group of tall thin girls and wonder
I am constantly trying to evaluate what level of independence my two children are capable of. One of my philosophies on parenting is to not do anything for your child that your kid can do. This is not realistic, of coarse, I pick up toys and pack backpacks, and I spoon feed kids that are more interested in toys then dinner. However, I acknowledge that my children are capable of many things
