Lately I have been feeling really guilty for not being the kind of mom Andrew deserves. I just wish I was the kind of mom that would spontaneously take her kids to the park, get down & play with them, & loved cooking good meals for them, but especially lately I just haven’t been the kind of mom I want to or feel like I should be. I don’t know why but today I just told Andrew, “Sorry for not being the kind of mom you deserve,” & immediately he gave me a HUGE HUG & said, “but you are, mom!” I don’t know why but those little words coming from my little 4 years old angel were what I really needed to hear right now.
I am scared about having this other little one too & it having me for it’s mom but I guess all I can do is do my best even though sometimes my best isn’t very good & just love them how I can & when I can!
I just never knew motherhood came with so much guilt attached so for all you moms out there, especially my mom & sister, who wonder if they were or are a great mom I resound Andrew’s answer of “BUT YOU ARE!”
4 comments:
How totally sweet! I love you so much and I think you are a great mom too.
That is such a tender mercy for Andrew to say something so sweet and it was exactly what you needed to hear. I love you so much and am so excited to see y'all in a few weeks! :)
I think we all have guilt for not being "that mom". But the thing I have realized is that we compare our worst to someone else's best, and how fair is that! I read your blog and think what a cute mom you are to Andrew, and what a neat boy he is turning into. Sorry but you have to take some credit for that! And kids are completely honest, so for him to say that comes from his heart! Love you tons!
I love that post!!
Thanks,
Janet
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