Parenting year 4 has taught me to roll w/what comes. To be shocked, miffed, semi-horrified, touched, & amused & sometimes feeling it all at once.
I'm less concerned about effing this gig up & focused on supporting/offering gentle nudges to keep her from wandering too far off path. She can venture down as many roads less traveled when she gets her machete later in life.
Until then, will hack the path & enjoy the journey, even when we seem to veer off course into the ditch.