My friend Elaine started this wonderful idea of sharing why we are good moms. It’s so easy to get on the “mom fail” kick or to talk of all the ways we’ve messed up, lost our temper or weren’t the best mom ever.
Sometimes it’s hard to say “I’m a good mom”. Sometimes it feels like bragging to say, “I’m a good mom”. Sometimes I feel like saying, “I’m a good mom” implies that I make no mistakes, that I have all the answers, that I’m the perfect mother. And that’s not true. Good does not equal perfect.
Yes, I am a good mom.
I let my son play with glitter…outside of the house.
I let him paint.
I let him play with play doh but not near the carpet.
I make him healthy meals, even though he doesn’t always eat them.
I play games with him.
I make him do things on his own, even when he doesn’t want to cause fostering independence is important people!
I talk to him like he’s my equal.
I explain things to him.
I make up fun stories for him.
We read every night before bedtime, even when he goes to bed extra-super late.
I occasionally let him stay up extra super late.
I keep him on a good bedtime routine and a regular bedtime.
I join Moms Club and playgroups and mommy and me classes for both of us.
I step outside my comfort zone.
I make him step outside his comfort zone.
I let him help me, even when it doesn’t feel like help.
I give hugs, kisses, snuggles, extra high-fives. I bring milk and cookies and kiss boo-boo’s. I answer shouts of “MOMMY” in the middle of the night and when he wants another snack or when Jessie accidentally comes on the Disney channel and when he can’t find Mickey and when my patience is low.
I am a good mom.
We are all good moms even if we don’t do it exactly the same way, in fact we are even better moms when we do it our own way. When we know what’s best for our kid, when we understand them and their needs. When we love them unconditionally. I am a good mom, and so are you.
What makes you a good mom?
Aw, I love this post! Yes, you ARE a good mom, and I agree, it's so easy for us to look at the negative, so easy to focus on the times we may not have acted the right way, but lose sight of all the times we have stepped up as a parent.
Thank you Gina!
What a wonderful list of great things you do with your kiddo! You ARE a good mom indeed!!
Thank you I think we all are good moms and need to give ourselves more credit.
I love encouraging moms and supporting each other instead of spreading negativity! We love our kids and all do our very best, even if it sometimes means glitter in the carpets and play-doh in our hair!
Yes and we should support the good stuff instead of the negative!
I don't judge other parents and I think that makes me a good mom. We're all different, each and every one of us!
That's awesome Reesa and definitely makes you a good mom.
I think you're a good mom too 🙂 Truth is, I don't know many (if any) 'bad moms'. Do you? Well- I'll clarify and say IN OUR KIDS' GENERATION. If you catch my meaning.
I think I'm a good mom because they're happy. That pretty much says it all to me.
I get your meaning 🙂 And yes I don't know any bad moms . And there happiness definitely makes you a good mom.
Even just one of these things would make you a good mom! He is lucky to have you!
Thank you Heather!
Oh I LOVE this list of reasons why YOU are a good mom! This is so great, especially the part about cookies and milk! ;)(oh and going out of your comfort zone..) Kudos to you, Julia, you awesome mom you!! 😀
Thanks Elaine and thank you for coming up with this great idea.
Glitter has to stay outside. 😉 Love the list!
This is a great reminder that we are all good moms 🙂