Does Being a Stupid Parent make your children smarter?

Sometimes I have those moments…..like I am not sure where that information went, but it is clearly not in the correct spot when needed.

Saturdays example: Jerika- going sledding with the girl scouts. I know it. I've known it for a week or so now. She went {i am not that stupid}, but did I send her with a lunch? Oh, how about some water? What? Did I know that? I should- I signed the papers. Lucky for her the leader is the best, and gave her hers. Jerika said she just didn't want to get upset so didn't worry about it until lunch time came.

Tuesday night— Jarom, had boy scouts. This kid has gone to boy scouts at the same time for around 6 months now. Don't you think it would be ingrained in my brain? Don't you think I would get him there on time and not 30 minutes late? Not as if we were racing around…we were sitting at home waiting for the clock to tell us it what time to go! Jarom- he showed up late, and then had to explain himself and hurry to make up the time missed on whatever they were earning for the night.

Do you think that maybe I do these things to make them stronger? Is it subconsciously on purpose? To handle situations where they have to explain, excuse or just blame it on the parents in front of others?  I mean, what would they be without the stupid parent around to make them a stronger person?  What kind of person would they be if there parents were smart and they got everything right?

Is it like tests at school?  You miss them, so then you will be embarrased and you will work harder at doing better so you 'dont have to do that again'

I am sure that when something comes up— I will hear a chorus of 'are you sure?'  Do I need?  What about?  

Crossing my fingers this coming week is better.

Not that I am pre-judging you girls, but are you a stupid parent too? Only of course to make your child smarter?

Just to make myself feel a little better—- a sneak at the Raggedy Ann i made for a swap

stupid parents can still make cute stuff