Hamer woke late and needed extra time to get ready. I found myself rushing her along, but I realized afterward: there’s no real need to hurry over things that matter to her. When we rush, children sense our urgency and often slow down further. We also risk turning a pleasant morning into a tense one. Sometimes it’s better to just let things unfold at their own pace.
In the evening, Hamer wanted to join her friend for an impromptu meal instead of sticking to our original plan. My first instinct was to address this later and set firm boundaries. But then I thought: does this really need to be serious?
From her perspective, she simply spent time with her friend and shared a meal—a joyful moment. There was nothing wrong with it. By lecturing her later, I’d only taint that happy memory.
