Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Mommy when are ya gonna play with me?
Yesterday I just had the strangest day. I'm not even sure why it was so strange...it just was. We didn't do anything weird or go on any adventures it just felt weird. I had a large realization yesterday that the Mommy job is HARD! And I'm not sure why it hit so hard yesterday but it did. All day I was continually having this battle within myself: Am I being a good mother? Am I spending enough time with my kids just playing? Am I teaching them the things they need to know? Am I too task oriented? What do I do all day that I can't seem to get stuff done somedays? Do my kids know how much I love them? Do I show affection enough? Am I patient enough? Am I taking the time and opportunity to really live and enjoy my family? Am I really paying attention to these moments?-they are only this little so long. and on and on and on. I think one of the hardest things for me is finding a good balance. There is so much that makes up a day and before I know it the day is done and it is time for bed and I often ask myself..what did I do today? And the answer comes...today you were MOM. What a big name that is.
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i hear ya! isn't it just so overwhelming yet so rewarding at the same time?
Hey Carin!
I got Katie's email today with your blog on it..I think I have come here before a long time ago when we talked on facebook...
I can't believe how big your twins are now! It didn't seem that long ago that you were pregnant with them. They are so cute! So is your little girl.
I emailed you an invite to my blog by the way :)
I have the same thoughts every day, I guess it's just part of being a mommy and worrying ALL the time!
Been there, done that! Every day of my life!! Good to know we're not alone, right? BTW, I think you're an excellent mom!
So true.
You just got a whole heck of a lot of nodding heads and "oh yah, most days feel like that!!!"
At least we know other mommies feel the same way.
Well put! I feel this way every single day.
You are all those things and more. You have amazing parents that have taught you well. You are a role model to me! Keep up the good work.
Hey Carin! Wow I don't think I have seen you since we were in school. Thank Heavens for the blogging world so I can get back in touch with the world. Anyway, your family is darling and I am sure you are the best mom. I had a bad mom day the other day and my sweet husband said "you are only experiencing what every mom in the world does. Its just a bad day and tomorrow will be better. Look at the big picture." Too sweet and very true. Anyway, take care and stay in touch.
NaLoni
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