I Am Not Super-Mom
Life is so short. I found this out after I had kids. My baby is going to be two tomorrow! I haven't learned anything though, it seems like I still rush around as much as I ever did!
I feel all this pressure from the world to be a super mom, and too many times I expect my boys to be super children.
My boys are not super children, and I am not super mom. It's not cool to say, but there are times when I can't do it all, and that's fine. That time was today. I don't feel well, and the boys are feeling jittery because it's been raining ALL DAY. It's supposed to be this way all week.
The thought of that almost makes me sick. So when Bo spilled my chia seeds all over my carpet, I had to take inventory. Here's what I came up with:
I will not freak out.
If my chores don't get done today, who cares!
We are going to play games.
I am going to slow down, because life is too short.
I am going to relax and be the mom I want to be, regardless of the world's expectations.
What do they expect? I'm SO GLAD you asked!
They expect children to sit still for hours; if they don't, they must be put on medication.
They expect children to be dressed to the hilt; if they aren't, shame on you, mom!
They expect mothers to have a Pinterest approved home. Shame on you!
They expect children to always have shoes on, shirts on, never dirty. Never putting rocks or sand in their mouths. "They're neglected." SHAME!
They expect children to be never scolded, or disciplined. "That's abuse!" Shame, shame!
They expect mothers to be so much, and do so much, at the expense of the children. Shamey shame, shame, shame!
So much shaming going on.
Too many times, those people who are shaming struggling mothers aren't so far removed from us.
Too many times it's those in our own close circles.
Too many times it's me, asking too much of others, asking too much of myself.
Lord help me that I'll slow down and enjoy the little blessings that I've been given.
Help me not to be that person who rushes around but never gets anything done.
Help me to be an understanding friend, and to never shame others.
Help me to stop, and take the time to play in the rain.
