A few weeks ago during Power of Moms we were talking about not comparing ourselves to other moms. You know, we all have different talents and interests. We have different home lives and schedules. We really can't compare. I came away thinking that I can't just sit around wishing I was more like someone else (someone I might not even know...dang blogs!)
For example:
Every time a birthday comes around, I say to myself, "I'm going to make a birthday banner!" You know, like one of those cute one's out of felt or fabric or scrapbook paper. Obviously that has never happened and we end up with something like the picture above. After the other night, I realized that I don't really care about having a cute birthday banner (I could replace lots of other things for birthday banner). Sometimes I want to make stuff like that just to prove that I can. I want people to think I am creative and crafty and can sew and make stuff too. Really, I can and I am and I do... enough. Wow, that felt good.
Anyway, I resolved to figure out what kind of mom I am and what kind of mom I WANT to be an how to make the two meet. So as part of the first step of figuring out what kind of mom I am right now, I came up with a few examples.
- You have probably heard me raise my voice at my children or act visibly annoyed by something someone has said or done. (Patience is a virtue I pray for hourly)
-My kids bathe twice a week and I would like to keep it that way.
-My sister is the only reason I take my kids out on BIG outings. I always think the few moments of fun won't be worth all the WORK. Sometimes they aren't but sometimes they are and I'm learning that it's worth the risk.
-I unabashedly agree with you when you comment on Duncan's smartness and Fin's cuteness.
to be continued.
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5 comments:
FYI...when we both lived in cinderblcok castles at the student village, you were always "The Mom" I wanted to be like...so laid back with well behaved kids and a fab primary leader...and looved hanging out at the Park City GNO!!! Miss you!
this is awesome! i think everyone feels that way..to some extent.=) can't wait to be home in cali
I definately think you should be proud of Duncans smarts and Fin cuteness. Annabelle is on a Duncan kick right now, she even walked to your apt the other day and asked to get Duncan to play. I'm surprised she remembers so well. We miss you!
I so get this... as much as I wish I cared about cool b-day banners and such- I don't. AND I'm learning to be okay with it and enjoy the things I love doing for my kids.
I love you and think you are an AMAZING Mom & I wish I were more like you in SO MANY ways! RADA TE IMAM!!! :D
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