Tuesday, August 4, 2009
In Mom We Trust
Anyone who's ever had a mother knows (often times later than sooner) what an important person she is... how integral she is, was, or would have been despite circumstances. Anyone who is a mother knows how superhuman we have to be just to even ATTEMPT to be good at what we do. After all, we are chefs, maids, doctors, negotiators ("If you eat 3 more bites, you can have a cookie."), storytellers, fortune tellers ("I predict that if I put my coffee on the table, the baby will yank it down by the table cloth."), teachers, and keep-trackers (is that a word?) of all things domestic, before we even leave the house! If that's not the work of 3 superheroes I don't know what is. And at the end of the day we have to remain cool, calm and collected to set a good example for our children... right? Well, in theory, that sounds great, but any demanding job can have a person at their wit's end, and Motherhood is no exception. And because I know I'm not the only one who never received the Official Kid-Raising Manual, I am willing to share my stories with you all, and please feel free to do the same. Peace be with you (I mean that!).
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I love you, Mel!
ReplyDeleteNot being a mother myself, but having once had a mother, I can honestly agree that the work of a mother is like any other. I commend all the moms out there who do all of the wonderful things that make moms special. Keep up the good work! xoxo
ReplyDeleteJessica, I agree with your comment 100%! I don't know how mom's do it! Melissa, great writing! You are so talented & I loved reading your posts, & look forward to more!!! :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteMelissa you probably already know this but I had my first son at a very young age. My mother raised my son and at the same time let me be a teenager and do all the things kids my age were doing except I had a baby at home. I am so greatful to her for that. BUt I hinestly did nothing. When I finally moved out of her house my sone was 8 years old. There wasn't much left for me to do. And she told me the next time I had a baby I would know what it really was to raise a child. And boy was she right. Starting from the very first night in the hospital when my son woke up every 2 hours to be nursed (what was I thinking. Great experience though). I can honestly understand exactly where you are coming from. WIth the exception I only have one small child. BUt Honestly sometimes I'm not sure out of my 13 yr old and my 3 yr old, which one is 3..lol
ReplyDeleteUMMMM... u don't need my advice. That was amazing!!! I'm sure that you already know this because I've said it to you plenty of times, but aside from my mom, of course, you are the BEST mother I know!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE YOU!!
Katie C, I love you too :) Katie D, thank you so much, I appreciate it! Danielle, you are a great mom, I have no doubt about that! Jasmine, thank you so much. I love you.
ReplyDeleteMelissa: I am just now getting to this and I am so glad I did. What a great read. You are very talented and I admire you for publishing this for the world to read. I look forward to reading more of your posts. Always, JRave
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