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Ever since I found out that I was going to become a mother, I worried over whether I would be able to do a good job. After all, being a mom could possibly be the most important role of a woman’s life. Unfortunately, however, parenting does not come with a handbook and children certainly don’t come with instructions.
I love being a mom but, like most moms, I often wonder if I’m even doing this whole parenting thing right. Luckily, my boys seem to think that I am the cat’s pajamas and they remind me on a daily basis that I’m doing a great job after all. I asked my eight year old son what I’m really great at and his response included, “Giving me hugs, taking care of me, scratching my back, and making sure my clothes are clean.”
The old saying is so true, “From the mouths of babes…” Who knew that scratching his back every morning when he gets up for school was up so high on his list of priorities? Hopefully this simple loving gesture will still comfort him during the teenage years when he rebels and considers his parents the enemies of the state.
At the end of the day, despite my other accomplishments professional or otherwise, the thing that I want to be remembered for is being a good mother. As moms, we need to stop being so hard on ourselves because we are doing a great job and it is evident by the smiles on our children’s faces and warmth that we feel when they wrap their arms around us to hug us.
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Let’s Discuss: What do you think your kids would say that you are really great at doing as a mom?
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Well I have no kiddos yet. But kudos to all you mamas out there! I’m sure your kids love you for all you do 🙂
Hahahahaha, both of my boys LOVE getting their back scratched. I am not sure, but I think they would both agree that they like it when I put lotion on their elbows, knees and feet before bed.
Awe! My son is 4 years old and he told me the other day that I am the best mom in the whole world. He then asked if I would only meow like a cat for the rest of the week when anyone talked to me. lol.
Awww, what cuties you have! My kids all agree that scratching their back puts me on the Top Mom list, too.
How cute are your kiddos? My son says some of the funniest things! 🙂 I love it!
Kids are awesome they say and do the most awesome stuff.
Ha, kids do make us remember the most important stuff if the stuff that doesn’t cost a thing. 🙂 I liked your post!
Since I don’t have a kid(and I don’t plan to), the thing I love the most that my mom does is always supporting me in what I do. Which is writing!
What a lovely post! Being a mom is such a huge responsibility and easy to doubt or question if you are doing everything right. I think when you approach everything from love, it’s hard to go wrong 🙂
That was so sweet, you must be such an amazing mother and your kids are lucky.
Happy Mother’s Day to you! My kids would probably say cleaning because I am constantly cleaning!
Aww your son is too cute! Sounds like something my son would say too! At least they know how awesome we are to them lol My son tells me I’m the best mom in the whole world heheh too cute! Happy Mother’s Day to you!
My daughter would probably say I’m great at cooking or something like that, she does often tell my i’m the best mom in the world, it warms my heart.
This makes my heart smile. Look at you and your cute boys! Those shining, happy faces tell the world that you are doing a great job!