We are trying to teach our kids to be friends to everyone but at the same time teaching them that if someone is a bully to keep their distance. I don't want them to get into trouble because they were with the wrong person at the wrong place/time. It's a hard thing to teach in a way. Kids are learning so much.

I felt proud recently though when Natalie and I were talking about school. There is a child in her class that has a reputation of being a bully. Anyway, she told me she plays with him because no one else will. I feel proud of her for reaching out to another child and trying to be a friend when no one else will.

In all the moments where I feel like I am failing and not being the best mom I can be, it is moments like that where I realize that I am doing some things right!