This Is Why.

Occasionally, people -- including our own family -- will scoff or ridicule our methods of protecting Dominic. (Obviously, his mama calls the shots, but I use the term "our" because we have all learned together -- Steph, Mike, Mom, Dad, Sam, & myself. We all have to be on the same page when it comes to his protection and well being.)

We have heard so many jabs. Most times it's easy to ignore them, but others really just make me want to stomp and snort and shout, "Do you SERIOUSLY think we do this out of pleasure?! Do you think we're THAT stupid?! Do you think we haven't already tried this before and learned the HARD way that it DOESN'T WORK?!"

"Why can't she just let him be a kid?"


"Oh, brother, just let him have fun. He can't hurt anything here." Maybe not, but he can hurt himself.

"Just let him taste it...you never know, he might like it." And literally five seconds later, we are cleaning up puke in addition to stripping him down, giving him a bath, and changing his clothes.

Or, here's one of my personal favorites: *whispered* "Oh, she uses a leash...why would you treat your child like a dog?" For one, he isn't treated like an animal, but if that's the way you see it, fine. However, until you are the person running after him and rolling yourself up in a knot after hitting the pavement to save him from being hit by an oncoming car, I'd keep that advice to yourself.

Our hearts will always be worried about our funny, loving red-head. Always.

This is why: CLICK HERE.

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Sarah