“Get comfortable in the uncomfortable.”
I love this picture. Two calm men are waiting patiently while a little girl throws a tantrum. These two men are her father and grandfather. The two-year-old is lying on the floor, upset in the middle of a busy mall.
Neither man gets angry, loses patience, or yells. They just wait quietly. They’re not giving in to her demands, but they are letting her express her emotions—her frustration at not getting what she wants.
No one seems embarrassed by the scene the little girl is making.
The father’s own words, when sharing this photo, say it all:
“This post is about one thing only: getting comfortable in the uncomfortable.
There are no perfect parents, but mine taught me not to parent based on what others think. My dad always let me feel what I needed to feel, even if it was public and embarrassing. I don’t remember him ever saying, ‘You’re embarrassing me!’ or ‘Don’t cry!’ It’s only recently that I’ve realized how important that was for my emotional growth.
Our kids are learning so much and dealing with feelings they don’t yet understand.”
Let’s learn to be comfortable with the uncomfortable moments. Let’s handle our children’s tantrums with patience and calmness. They’re only little once. 💗💕