Thursday, January 21, 2016

Not JUST a Mom, a Good Mom

It began as one of those mornings where you think you've got it all together, and then a five minute shower changes everything.

an ordinary morning...

The girls were dressed and ready to go to the library with Nana while I had to go to a routine Dr appt for baby and I. Let's just say everything seemed perfectly settled downstairs so I rushed to get in my shower and proceeded to get ready and soon enough I hear the sounds that undoubtedly lead to undeniable mischief.

But why did it have to be the toilet? Why are toddlers obsessed with toilets? Well without going into detail it was about the worst possible toilet play there was. And I then rushed to bathe Sydney, ...again... and then redress her before it was time to leave. Somehow I managed through it all and made it on time. But not without totally losing it in the process. Not my favorite mommy moment. Not my favorite morning.

It's just one of those days where your left thinking, what am I doing wrong? I'm JUST a mom, why is this so hard?



I spotted this article not long ago that I'd been meaning to read, and it brought me a lot of comfort that night. And reminded me that I am not JUST a Mom but I'm a good MOM and I have PARAMOUNT INFLUENCE.

10 SIGNS YOU’RE DOING A GOOD JOB AS A MOM 
1. A GOOD MOM KNOWS WHO SHE IS
You aren’t JUST a Mom. I recently have felt a lot of this living in MD being surrounded by so many career driven women. I have nothing against it I think it's wonderful it's just not my life and I wish we mothers could get the praise and recognition every now and then too. Because we sure need it.
Gordon B. Hinckley said, “We must never lose sight of the strength of the women. It is MOTHERS who directly affect the lives of their children. Their influence is paramount.”
2. A GOOD MOM HAS HER PRIORITIES STRAIGHT 
3. A GOOD MOM HAS BAD DAYS
Those days that I'm watching the clock till the clock strikes bed time and I'm free. Those days where I have no patience, disobedient children, and a gigantic headache. Those are the worst. But they're inevitable.
4. A GOOD MOM HAS GOOD DAYS 
A day eventually comes along when things are going right. Everyone is happy and calm and I'm feeling productive and I'm left wishing every day was that good.
5. A GOOD MOM UNDERSTANDS SIMPLICITY
Some days are pajama days. Some days are ramen for dinner. Some days are too much tv. Some days are snuggling till noon. Some days are simple and I should be proud of those as much as the big days filled with outings and pictures.
6. A GOOD MOM IS READY FOR BED 
Our lives are exhausting most days and we spend our days doing so much for other people, and most times at least for me I don't have a whole lot to show for it. But I know by the end of the day I deserve an interrupted sleep, even if I don't get it.
7. A GOOD MOM WORRIES, HOPES AND PRAYS 
8. A GOOD MOM ENCOURAGES AND SUPPORTS 
9. A GOOD MOM KNOWS HOW TO LAUGH
I wish I could say I was better at this. This is probably the hardest for me. I have my moments where I can breath and move on but laugh about it? At spilled milk. At ANOTHER blow out diaper. At dinner disasters. I'm sure I could use a few more laughs.
Marjorie Pay Hinckley said, “The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through it. You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. Crying gives me a headache.”
10. A GOOD MOM ISN’T PERFECT: 
A good mom will make mistakes. A good mom will wonder “what in the world did I do" or in my case "what am I doing wrong."




At the end of the day it's true I know I try; and even though I doubt myself and may feel exhausted and frustrated I know I'm not JUST a mom. But some days it does take some reminding and a much needed little pat on the back.


http://www.todaysthebestday.com/10-signs-good-job-as-a-mom/

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