More Humble Pie

For those just tuning in I did a post shortly after the birth of my cub about eating humble pie. Quick synopsis...1) I hate having to admit when I'm wrong 2) I was arrogant to think I didn't need a class or book to help me with breastfeeding 3) Breastfeeding ended up being a challenge for me and I had to eat my words hence the whole humble pie thing. The link to that post which I find hilarious now is pasted below.

http://cassandracorner.blogspot.com/2011/11/breastfeeding-and-humble-pie.html

Well, I'm eating some more of that good humble pie. Before becoming a parent there were many things I observed of other parents and in my little to no knowledge arrogant mind concluded I would never do. I made judgements and accusations that let's just say I shouldn't have. Now that I know what I know and the shoe is on the other foot I'm once gain having to take large chunks of humble pie and I'm eradicating from my mouth the sentences "I will never be one of those parents..." and "I bet you my child would never..". Too often I've said these words and basically I've become "that parent". For example, I used to watch parents in restaurants as their child made a mess while eating. I watched  parents hand the child item after item to try to distract or entertain the child. All the while, I would say to those around, "I will never be one of those parents". Well, I am that parent. When we go out I always take Antonio's high chair cover, table mat, plenty of toys, and a variety of food. I have learned that what my cub gobbled down on Monday he may only nibble at on Tuesday. I've also learned that the toy he loves on Wednesday can become the toy that bores him on Thursday. That being said I also pack various toys or items that will entertain him. I am "that parent" offering her child several things to see which one will catch his fancy. I am "that parent" with a bunch of stuff for one child. I am "that parent" whose child has ripped napkin paper into shreds, threw Gerber cheese puffs on the floor, and knocked his cheerios of his place mat onto the floor. Motherhood has been quite a humbling experience for me. I've never considered myself to be arrogant but a know-it-all was a different matter. I'm honestly working on this though because like I've said....I hate eating humble pie. Check out the video. Just another example of me being one of those parents.