Tuesday Toddler Tales

Preschool has been so great for Emily, she's has grown by leaps and bounds, but boy, is it hard on me (and David) at times; the Teacher feedback, that is.

This afternoon, we had a Parent/Teacher Conference with Emily's Teacher and it was, by far, the hardest thing I've had to endure as a parent thus far.

Why?

I don't know many people who accept criticism, regardless of the fact that it's mainly constructive, of their child easily.

• Does anyone NOT get that immediate surge to negate what's being said entirely and pull out those razor sharp mama bear claws in defense?
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• Does anyone NOT get that lump in the back of their throat?  You know the one, it makes you want to vomit and cry at the same time.
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• Does anyone NOT take it personally, feeling as if their child is "bad" and though they've failed as a parent?

Emily is actually doing great in school and their feedback was mostly positive; however it was difficult to digest their suggestions for how to make Emily's Preschool experience the best it can be.  Parenting never seems to get easier...