This morning I read a blog post by April Perry that moved me so much it brought me to tears. I have taken the time today to think about what she was really trying to get across to people. She had so many valid points. The title of it is: "YOUR CHILDREN WANT YOU!" It talks about how in the day and age of Pinterest, Mommy blogs, parenting sites, magazines, etc all by these UBER Moms that they make us normal moms feel inadequate if we cannot manage to make those bakery images recipes, or organize the house in minutes. It really does make you feel like crap. Like you are a horrible Mom. Personally I do not have time to make bakery perfect concoctions. I have a toddler who is hell on wheels. Do those people have Nannies while they are being all artsy fartsy? I sure as hell don't.
She goes on to talk about Her Mom who is disappearing everyday due to her older age (70). This part will have you bawling I promise. She also talks about her children who helped her realize that they want her and could care less if she is the Diva Mom from Pinterest.
Here is the link so that you may read it yourself http://powerofmoms.com/2012/04/your-children-want-you/
I have taken the time to truly reflect on this. Lately I too, have had the feelings of being a bad Mommy for one reason or another. I too realized that I am a great Mommy. My daughter smiling and giggling at me this morning made me realize that. When I go into her room every morning I get the biggest smiles and hugs. She gets so excited when I play games with her or we read books together. She goes bananas when both my husband and I have playtime with her. That's what my daughter wants from me. My Love and Attention. Yesterday she came running down the hallway and dove into my arms. it never occurred to her that I might not catch her. She trusts me that much. it really overwhelmed me. Of course I caught her. :)
I Promise you my daughter that I will always be here for you in the now moments. I will not miss moments with you focusing on stuff that is trivial and does not matter. Yes I always want things to be near perfect, that is my OCD, but I promise to not let that make me miss out on the now moments.
We will laugh, play, talk, giggle, and explore this journey of life together. This I promise you
Love always and forever
MOM
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