I’m Such a Good Mom

Many times we find ourselves berating OURSELVES because of our supposed shortcomings in the motherhood department.  I know, it’s human nature to focus on the negative much of the time.  And I’m not saying I am perfect.  Not at all.

But the title of my post today is not full of sarcasm.  It is FULL of truth.

I am a good Mom.  And I’ve decided that I need to say that more (to myself) and to share it with everyone else too.  Because you know what? I am guessing you can relate.  And, I want more of us to say it! I want us to shout it from the rooftops and say, “I am a good Mom”.  Shoot, say “I’m a fabulous Mom” or “I’m the best Mom ever!” if you want.

I am trying to start a movement of positive and encouraging ideas about motherhood because I would rather focus on those than the not so good (and I know it’s there – trust me, I do – but why dwell on it so much?).

So, here you go, some reasons why I am a good Mom…

 

 

I got them a puppy*.  Enough said.

 

 

(okay, fine, there’s more…)

 

I pack all of my kid’s lunches every day.  Full of (mostly) healthy food and bottles of fresh water to drink.  Sometimes I even make them look really cute like this!

 

 

I let my kids help me bake.  That takes patience y’all.

 

 

I let them play in the rain…

 

 

I take my kids to fun play places and let them spend money on “games” that they get some tickets from and then in turn, get cheap plastic toys that make them happy for about 3.5 minutes.   And I let them play in ball pits.

 

 

 

I give them ice cream.  But I also give them healthier food. 🙂

 

 

 

I encourage hem to pursue the things they love to do.

 

 

 

This past summer I let them watch the Lego Movie a few too many times.

 

I play games with them.

 

 

 

I take them out to breakfast.

 

I plan and host their birthday parties.

 

 

And I LOVE them.  I show them that in so many ways, even though I screw up sometimes too.

 

 

*okay, yes, my husband had a lot to do with this decision too, but I was 50% of it and that’s a high percentage

 

So now, I encourage you to join me!   Tell me how YOU are a good mom (or parent) in the comments.  Or, write your own post and link it up in the comments.  Let’s spread the positive and tell everyone how good we really are at this mom gig.  Go!

You can tweet with me too – @elainea – #IAmAGoodMom  and/or share on Facebook and tag The Miss Elaine-ous Life!

 

p.s. the Old School Blogging linky is still open for a few more days if you want to join us for the summer wrap up!