Kind mother- August 16, 2012
I want to be the kind of mother who is open to different interests of her children, even if they are far from interesting to me. But, at the same time, not over bearing with opinions should a child become involved in something I love too.
I want to be the kind of mother who sometimes makes pancakes for dinner and macaroni and cheese for breakfast.
I want to be the kind of mother who raises voracious readers.
I want to be the kind of mother who wants to run after my child when I drop her off at summer camp. Partly because I’ll miss her, and partly because I want to join in on all the fun I know she’ll have.
I want to be the kind of mother who drops everything to splash in puddles in the rain, even if it’s a weekday evening, and we have things to do.
I want to be the kind of mother who can make a birthday cake but, knows it’s okay to buy a really awesome one from the store.
I want to be the kind of mother who lets my kids lick the beaters if I bake the cake.
I want to be the kind of mother who sometimes lets the kids watch TV on trays in the living room.
I want to be the kind of mother who encourages fruits and vegetables, but understands a little high fructose corn syrup slipping in their diets is okay.
I want to be the kind of mother that one day a year, takes my kids out of school just to go to the zoo.
I want to be the kind of mother who never puts myself down in front of my children.
I want to be the kind of mother who saves artwork, but donates old toys.
I want to be the kind of mother who is best friends with my children’s father and remains on a united front with him. I want to love him wholly and without reservation.
I want to be the kind of mother who still listens to Top 40 and wears bikinis through my 30’s.
I want to be the kind of mother who expects effort, not perfection.
I want to be the kind of mother who volunteers her time to show effort and dedication.
I want to be the kind of mother who can say the only lie I ever told to my children was about Santa Claus.
I want to be the kind of mother who dedicates herself to her children without martyring herself or losing herself.
I want to be the kind of mother who prays with my children and husband.
I want to be the kind of mother who protects and defends, but understands when it’s time to let my children stand up for themselves.
Most of all, I want to be a kind mother.
What kind of mother do you want to be?
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I LOVE this. I want to be the kind of mother that my friends kids like to talk to b/c they want to not b/c they have to.
Oooh! That’s a good one. I love that! I love moms like that.
What an amazingly beautiful post. I want to be the kind of mother that my kids know they can tell anything to and I will listen.
Thank you! I agree! I want them to come to me with problems without judgement.
This is my favorite post of yours ever!!! Well said!
My additions:
I want to be the kind of mother my Mom was to me.
I want to be the kind of mother my daughter will one day want herself to be.
Oh! I WISH I had thought of those! Those are great. Thanks so much for the compliment! It means a lot!
This is so beautiful! And from what I can tell you are most (if not all) of these things already. Great job mama.
Thanks! I appreciate it. I hope so. ::hugs::
Excellent post! I want to be the kind of mother that supports her child’s dreams & aspirations regardless of how lucrative or not they will be. As long as my son is happy & can support himself, I’ll be happy.
Nice! I like that one too. I would think it would be a little hard to support something that you know will not be a money maker, or worse, a money sucker. But, if that’s what they love to do, then you gotta support them! Well said!
What an amazing post! I absolutely love it my friend. I want to be all of those things. I want to be the kind of mother that my children know without a doubt that they can come to and I’ll be there, no judgements.
Thanks Erin!
Absolutely! I want them to know that there are things they can come to me with, without fear of getting into trouble, no matter what it is.
Non judgemental and loving no matter what choices my little guy makes.
Great Post, found you on SITS.
Hey Haley! Thanks for stopping by. I love SITS to pieces! I know what you mean, I want to be non-judgemental but still teach my child principles and values. It’s a fine line to walk, for sure.