This is pretty awesome. I'm sure we all need to hear this at least a time or two each year. A few of my favorite points: "We can heal the past, but not by frosting it over with a fantasy holiday for our kids." "Don't worry, you don't have to make up for not being a perfect parent. No one is. You're modeling how to be a graciously imperfect human, how to apologize and repair, which is what your child needs to grow into a gracious human herself. Just resolve to keep choosing love as often as possible when you're interacting with your child. That's all anyone can do, and it really is enough." "Perfect just gets in the way of love. Real parents get reality holidays, complete with cranky kids, messy kitchens, and moments that move you to tears."
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