You got there so much sooner than I did (age-wise, that is). I hate to admit it, but as recently as a dozen years ago, I "gave away my power" (how I tend to refer to it as) when making decisions as a parent.
During that time, I listened to and acted on advice that didn't sit well in my gut, but I thought - "this person is so much more experienced/smarter than me, I should do what they suggest." Ugh!
Thankfully, nothing happened of consequence as a result (unless you ask my kids, who will gladly tell you they were traumatized beyond belief...LOL), and I've since gotten to much the same conclusion as you.
And, yay! Someone else who derails like me! LMAO!
@traciyork hahahaha my mom is always rolling her eyes at how we all tease her about how "damaged" we are lol!!!!
And yeah, we can derail together lol 😍
I keep telling them my mommy fails could've been worse... 😉
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And, YAY! 😊
@traciyork LOL!!!!! So true! 😅