Let's face it, most of us try really hard to be good moms, but there are days or in some cases (mine) weeks where we just can't seem to pull it off. I figured I'd share a few of my fails to make any other moms reading this feel a little bit better about theirs :)....and because unless it's documented people probably wouldn't believe me. So, here goes...
1.) You might be cleaning too much and not paying enough attention to your kids if this happens:
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| Eva decided to go for a swim...fully clothed. |
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| Ryan overflowed the tub and tried using blankets to clean up. |
2.) You might be trying to take the easy (lazy) way out if you buy your child a potty training watch...why, yes it is shaped like a little toilet.
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| Notice the missing pants. We were hoping one less article of clothing to remove would help along the potty training process.....nope. |
3.) You might be a little frazzled and just want your kid to smile instead of constantly whining if you let this happen:
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Yep, Ryan removed his shoes while we were at the playground. He swore it felt so much better and he could go faster down the slide...whoohoo!!
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4.) You might be trying to encourage self expression....and failing!...if your kids walk around like this (I promise it was indoors only! Please don't call CPS).:
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| Eva's thugging it in her awesome Dora hat and her princess skirt...I may need to invest in more colors than just red. |
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| After this catastrophe happened I felt it was my duty to explain that we don't mix and match our favorite pieces of clothing from different categories (i.e. church socks, pajama bottoms and a play shirt). It was a good attempt though and all his privates are covered, so I'm giving him a B+. |
So, there you have it. I am not perfect...and neither is my house...not even close! Things happen and I am one of those crazy mothers who photograph first and
yell explain gently second. I often times lie awake in bed at night long after everyone else is snoring (Brad) and try and come up with ways to be better, have less chaotic days, show my kids how much they mean to me, get my kids to eat healthier, get myself to eat healthier, etc. I mean I look around at other moms with amazing bodies, perfect well behaved kids and spotless homes, who spend their days with their jogging strollers and reading a thousand books to their well advanced children and I wonder what I did wrong. But, in those final moments right before my eyelids finally flutter shut and don't open back up I remember Eva's kiss and "I love you too" and Mason's "Wow, Mom, you're beautiful!" and Ryan saying "I can't wait to wake up tomorrow and go to the playground." and I am reminded that my kids are happy and that's all I really want.
good blog and you are a great mom all kids do make it a special life
ReplyDeleteThis actually really brightened my day, gave me the giggles and, made me miss these kids like crazy!
ReplyDeleteWow! you should write a book , I could even use a good editor for mine lol. You are very well spoken and have a natural talent for putting things into perspective. I was very entertained and had a few laughs, as well as, a few flash backs of being a single parent, when I remembered my kids would actually say and do similar things and my heart was warmed :). I guess we can all only do our best with what's handed to us. I just sometimes; after holding my kids and reading to them, cooking, cleaning, taking them to all the fun places they loved and yes lol, yelling, etc; though they seemed happy and kisses and hugs were many, lots of laughs, fights and fun too, I would; after tucking them in; lay my head on my pillow and cry but pray as well, thanking God they were healthy and safe in bed at the end of the day but also just wanted someone to hold me and to not feel so alone. So be thankful if you have a good spouse and a good family who are supportive because it really does change all the dynamics and helps you to be all you; as a mother; were meant to be. Being both parents is not always fun though most of the time its wonderful and my kids made it worth it to keep plugin away and when ya think your all they got, you love them too darn much to give up even when ya want to :(. But its hard on both because, who do the kids turn to when we'er being a jerk and who do we turn to when life is more than we can handle or the kids are out of control and we are beyond the normal fuel? Its tough for them as well as for mom but ya just do the best you can, say your sorry when ya screw up and PRAY and lean on the Lord. Pray when they grow up, they don't just remember the 25% ya did wrong but rather the75% ya did right. Pray they turn out good and pray they still want to serve God, in spite of it all, Pray you don't give up, get fed up and Pray you are still sane when you finally see how good they actually turned out :) to God be the glory, mine turned out amazing and if anyone made mistakes, it was me lol. Moms usually are the first to get blamed for all the wrong and dads; though not even there; will still be seen as the hero, why is that? ha ha good post Rachel. Keep encouraging, its very good ty
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