Just when you think…
NO ONE ever listens to you
and all the years of mothering and teaching lecturing
have exhausted you and you question your own sanity.
You get a tiny glimmer of hope
in a note that a daughter leaves on your bed.
And a shining teachable moment
rises up to meet you and whispers…
“She really is learning
valuable life skills
from you
even when you think
she isn’t paying attention.”
On Wednesday, I’ll share what one Humpfreeze daughter did to inspire me to recognize that I haven’t totally failed my children
because I’m the first to admit…
I AM NOT QUALIFIED FOR THIS JOB
Until then, did you have a good weekend? Feel free to share any shining moments of motherhood that have happened to you recently.
Your shining moment could help another mom who needs a little hope…
One year ago..
My children are still young so just the way they squeal MOMMY’S HOME when I get in from work is proof to me that the banshee that was mommy in the morning is long forgotten. I am constantly telling my son he should pick his friends carefully. If they are mean or make him feel bad all the time then they are not really his friends. For his 8th birthday he wanted to go to the movies. He picked 7 friends to invite and 6 came. A couple of mom’s brought siblings as well (but paid their own way). In total we had 11 boys and 1 girl between the ages of 5 and 8. When one parent told them to do something they all responded IMMEDIATELY and followed directions. They were the best bunch of well-behaved children I have seen yet. They all had a good time and several asked if they could all come and play at our house one day. When I told my son I really liked the friends he invited he said, “Well I picked the ones I have fun with and that are nice to me.” (DUH MOM!)
@Joanne: OOOOOH, you are singing to the choir on the “choose your friends carefully” conversation!! What a delight to celebrate your son’s birthday with a whole group of well-behaved children…and that is a fabulous shining moment when he told you how he picked his friends. LOVE IT! Obviously, you’re doing a great job with your kids!