Here's to the Moms...

That list is like a checklist of my life! I sat there going, yep, that's me...and that, and that! In fact, this weekend we took family pictures and it is the first professional picture I have ever had made of my youngest son. He will be two in December. I daily feel like I am hanging on by a thread, so thanks for making us far less than perfect moms feel normal!

Having been a single mom for 15 years, I can totally relate to everything on that list...and am so relieved that it wasn't just because I was a single mom! :-) Totally loved the one about forgetting the birthday party and re-gifting. Totally related to the one about kid's shoe sizes....I am totally convinced they make their feet grow only when they want the newest, latest, most sought-after shoes!

Thanks for the laugh!!

That's a pretty good list. Many times, I have wanted to pull my hair out. Only one child though and I would love to have more (doubt it) and then wonder if I will be able to go through it again. My darling son just turned 10.
The hardest one now is as a single mom, he says almost all the time "why do you have to go to work, I love it when you are home" and that breaks my heart always.

Being a mom is tough - guess that's why God it the job to a woman. We still come out stronger at the end and wonder how we manage. But it's all God's power.

Myriam

Oh, My Goodness....these are too true!!! I'd say 90% hit home!!! Thanks for posting them!

Wow, could I relate to far too many of those! But, I find such comfort knowing that someone else came up with that list which means someone else can relate too.

I loved the "has allowed your child to sit on your lap while you potty." I have done that and more while sitting on the potty...played babies, fixed hair, kissed boo-boos. I know better than to even think about locking the bathroom door. A mama must always be available.

Thank you so much for this! :-)

I grew up in a well-organized and very structured home. I always knew what to expect and everything had its place. I married a very spontaneous man and like a more "active" life than I had growing up. It's taken me a long time to let go of some standards and expectations I'd placed upon myself. To allow myself to let the clean laundry sit in a basket for two days in the living room, or not worry about dusting or vacuuming all the time. I'm organized, I try to keep things clean and picked up for the most part and I rarely have dirty dishes in the kitchen sink. But I do get behind on things and everything is certainly not spotless!

It's more freeing to prioritize spending time with my children and focusing on their character and writing for other moms/women than it is for me to make sure my house is in perfect-cleaned-up- order. I just have to keep reminding myself of that. :)

As a mom of teenagers that list is still growing! what about socks and how my boys who are almost the same size won't share clothes. Or the fact that the first family picture of all five of us was just last year. I go and blow so much sometimes that recently my middle son said this about being fed "you are the parents and that is what you are supposed to do!" oh I forgot you are a 13 year old and don't cook for yourself. I'm pedaling as fast as I can and I keep meeting myself coming and going!

I can relate to this list. My boy is 10 and still I feel this way about life. Wouldn't trade it for anything (although a break now and again would be welcome.)

I can relate to every single one- and I don't really feel guilty. I have been separated from my husband for a year and although I know there will be no "Mom of the year" awards headed my way, the kids are healthy, happy and taken care of. My husband and I are trying to reconcile now and I am loving the help he has been providing. Kudos to single Moms and all other Moms who work or have other responsibilities besides ironing clothes!!

Where or where do I start? hehehehe I shouted AMEN to all of the above with a special Hallelujah to:

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...ALL experienced this past Monday!!!!!

I so needed this today!!

Amen and amen!

As a Mommy to 5 that both homeschools and sends kids to school plus has a toddler and preschooler at home, I relate to all but two of them. Those which have to do with being a soccer mom, I haven't done. However I am the one who forgets about potlucks and end up grabbing potato chips to share on the ride to that event. I am the mom who doesn't carry cash so I pay for field trips using spare change. I am the mom who forgets to to pay for hot lunch so the school has to cover my butt until I remember to remind my husband to pay. (he's the one with the cash)I'm also the mom that forgets to make Dentist apts, well child checks and eye Dr. apts until they are 6 months late. My laundry has multiple times been able to be piled so high it could literally touch the ceiling if I stacked it. I don't always know where I left my purse or my cell phone, and my truck is so dirty I could possibly be housing a rodent in there. This of coarse is spackled with seasons my house (and truck and kids) have all been in order, clean and tidy and looked the way I wanted. (maybe not functioned or acted the way I wanted) Seasons come and go, the best thing that happened to me was a schedule.

I have learned over the past few years from my mentor that if we as women are going to do great things for the kingdom, we need to lay aside our expectations. We need to take the pressure off ourselves and our children and spouses to perform or look and do certain things. We can do everything God wants, become world changers and influence many people if we learn what is most important. This is exactly what the book coming out before Christmas this year, called "Mother Bear", the raging mom within by Heidi Daehlin is about. I would be glad to let you know when the book is ready and website is launched as it is a place where moms can have support, get questions answered and read some really great tips!
Onward mighty Daughters of God!

LOL! I love being a mother and every minute of it! I seriously thanked God for every month that my son developed in my belly ;-). That being said, I have not been a perfect mother and "try" not to feel guilty for not being so.
One of my fav comments on this list was "called your kid from another room only to retrieve something that you could have gotten yourself". This has been my most recent guilty pleasure! He's eight, he can move...lololol!

I would like to pass this quote along that I would like say God gave me himself ;-). I found these words coming out of my mouth while observing the onset of period of whining,
"Now don't you start whining! You know it's not good for our relationship...you never get what you want and I only get upset!"
Try it, it felt good!! Ahh, to motherhood--a sweet a precious gift!!

have you touched your baby's diaper, only to think, "It's good; it will last at least another half hour before exploding."?

have you used purse-size hand sanitizer as on-the-go hair gel?

have you known that you need to clean the van by the "wash me" written on the windows?

Got to love being a mom. ;)

LOL! Skipping pages while reading to your toddlers really hit home. This is enlightening!

When I adopted my son last year, I did think it would be easy...I freaked out over the house not being clean, my laundry piling up, forgetting when my son had a bath...and the list goes on and on. But then I realized i can't compare my house to those who have no kids, to those who have maids..LOL. I must be the mother I can and my son doesn't care about those things, only that he is fed, clothed, clean and loved!

Whew! i feel better now. Its not just me : )

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I'm found myself in an even fragile state. I have older kids, teenagers. I'm a single mom who works an average of 60+hours a week in Sports/Entertment most days I am walking through the arena blackberry in hand talking to my kids; sometimes 1/2 listening. If it is something really important I tell them to email it and I will take it from there. Last week I started laughing out loud in the shower wondering if Jesus was pleading profusely to The Father on my behalf to save me. But what's a mother to do! Try rushing in the closet to put on your black pumps only to stick your foot under your black cat and you don't know until he meows!

for me, there are days when im so overwhelmed as a mum and wife, the least i can do is put on my prettiest dress, just to validate myself. I have no plans to go anywhere, i just want to feel gorgeous at some point throughout my busy day. Its all worth it when my beautiful son 2yrs says, 'pretty mummy' melting!!!!

I'm reading your book entitled, A Jewel In His Crown. On page 44 you reminded me that, "whether you feel like it or not, you are a capable woman who is empowered to achieve those things God has for you... Don't let it overpower you. You are royalty and you reign over your circumstances."
Thanks for this reminder today. I was feeling overwhelmed at being a mom and keeping up with everything. You gave me a good laugh and challenged me to keep going!

Not so very long ago, you were here in my fair city for a teaching engagement. After you left, I kept meaning to send you a note but unfortunately, life has kept me a bit busy. (one child getting married, one child supposed to graduate from high school. Don't get me started on the "supposed to" part.) Anyway, during the worship service, you had the baby with you and it was the sweetest thing. While Anthony sang, your boy clapped his hands and raised his hands and I thought to myself, "there's a mama who lives what she teaches." It was apparent to everyone who could see the two of you that God centered worship was an important part of your life. So, I wanted to take a moment to encourage you. These crazy hectic moments do pass. (quickly. Take it from me. I'm fairly certain it was a moment ago when my girl was listening to stories about her prince sweeping her off her feet. Now she's counting the days til he really does.) What you are doing makes a difference. Your boys KNOW who God is and how you love the LORD. That's a precious gift. One beyond measure. Hang in there and hang on! It's a wild, beautiful ride!

Thank you for your encouraging post. I do remember little Jude being on my hip during worship. I like to have him right there are much as possible!
What a huge time in your life, as your daughter becomes a wife. I hope that you have fun as you watch your little ones growing up.
Bless you sister,
Priscilla

This list is so true..it's scary. Like..everyting on the list..I was like..."does she have the gift of prophecy/discernment?. LOL! .because I literally have been through ALL the things on this list!!! I was laughing outloud so loud, because I saw that someone else is on the same page!!! I love it!

This list is so true..it's scary. Like..everyting on the list..I was like..."does she have the gift of prophecy/discernment?. LOL! .because I literally have been through ALL the things on this list!!! I was laughing outloud so loud, because I saw that someone else is on the same page!!! I love it!