Because I overanalyze things, it’s not unusual for me to invest in resolutions. I am always trying to think of a better way to do something, whether it’s work-related, child-related, or what have you. The other day, as my 4-year-old daughter and I were walking into a restaurant to meet my parents for dinner, I stopped to ask her, “Am I walking too fast for you?”

I could see she was struggling to keep up.

“Yes, you’re walking too fast,” she said, probably relieved I asked.
“I’m sorry honey. Remind mommy to slow down if I go too fast.”

Read More: My Parenting Resolution: To Slow Down

Ready for 2016,

Laura