There are those days when I ask myself why have I not perfected my mothering skills. After all, I do have four. I should have it right by now..shouldn't I? But then it hit me this morning, as I am up with Aminah since 5 a.m..on a Saturday morning.
I AM A MOTHER IN TRAINING. Let's call it a "MIT." I may not 'perfect my craft,' until I am 90. Why? because every child is different and I will be faced with unique challenges as it relates to each one of them for the rest of my life. In fact, I may never 'perfect my craft." I will add to it with each child and every challenge, but perfection will never come. In the meantime, I can do those things which make life a bit easier for all of us. If I do the following below, I believe I can be a decent mom!
1. Be as organized as possible.
2. Maintain routines.
3. Do my best to serve nutritious meal options.
4. Get as must rest as possible.
5. Allow myself some mommy time each week.
6. Provide all of us with a consistently calm environment. (I am naturally high strung..so this is a challenge for me. Thankfully my hubby is the opposite so he helps to keep things balanced.)
7. Maintain a clean environment (not my forte!)
8. Pray with and for all of us.
9. Help them discover their talents and provide opportunities to nurture them.
10.Love them unconditionally.
Wonderful tips Netta,
ReplyDeleteI agree with all of them. It is the toughest job in the world with the very best outcomes.
It is amazing how they watch us cope with stress and then repeat our practices. I am always monitoring how I act in front of my daughter to ensure she see positive choices (as much as possible).
Thanks Netta, I love the blog mate!
Thanks Max. It is truly on the job training..each and every day. How old is your daughter?
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