It’s confession time again!!!
I’m sure you’ve noticed that these confessions are usually not positive things. I’ve confessed that I don’t clean my son’s room enough, and that I often feel discontent with life. I’ve told you about the time times that I’ve caught my son drinking spoiled milk from an old sippy cup. I’ve told you about my struggle with comparing my kids to the children around them, and about how it makes me feel better when I see other kids misbehaving too. I’ve laid it all out there for you, and this series is far from over, but I wanted to make a different confession today. One of the most important confessions of all.
I love my kids. a lot. Yes, I am an extremely imperfect mother. I make a lot of mistakes, and I don’t even come close to “having it all together. But I’m doing my best and praying (a lot!) and that’s really all I can do.
I love them, and that is something I do well. I may not always show it in the best ways, but I adore my kids, and I do everything I can to make sure they know that, and to take care of them, and that’s what matters most.
If you are having a mom that’s worn out, and having a tough time, remember that… We’re all imperfect, we all have those moments that we are not proud of. But we love our kids. And we’re doing everything we can to take care of them. And that matters far more than the little things we tend to stress about.
What are you doing today to be less stressed about being the perfect mama and more focused on being a loving yet imperfect mama?
Wondering what this series is all about? Click on the image below to see a brief overview of the series and links to all the posts in the Confessions of an Imperfect Mother series thus far.
CaptainConundrum says
Hi, Paula, I’m Steph. And ya know what? I love my kids a lot too. Okay, well, technically, I only have one, my 2-year old daughter. But I also watch a little boy with special needs. And as we consider a move for our family that– while it would drastically improve our situation financially and personally, and allow me to care for my daughter in the way we most desire (homeschooling)– might negatively affect my Big Boy (at least for a little while), I’m really having to give myself some grace right now and remember that I love my kids, and until I actually have to enact whatever decision we make (next week), it’s enough for now to just love on them. This is a message I really needed to hear today, since I have been driving myself nuts worrying about everything (and– confession– have been more than a little irritable because of it). Thanks for sharing! Happy Friday!
Paula says
Steph,
thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your story. When I read stories/comments like these it brings a huge smile to my face. This is exactly why I write. I’m so glad you were inspired today <3 Will be praying you make the best decision for your family, and that God's grace rests on both of "your" kids as they make traditions <3
Erin says
Paula – Your kids will remember how much you love more than anything else. Especially those things that seem so important!
Paula says
thank you so much Erin!!! <3
Joyce says
Stopping by for Company Girl Coffee
I think sometimes I get caught up in where I want us to be…and reaching our goals, and forget about everything else… but be less stressed about having to be perfect I try to remember to celebrate the small things in the everyday.
Paula says
“remember to celebrate the small things in the everyday”… that says it all Joyce. Great words of wisdom! thanks sharing <3
Jennice says
I’m with you on this post. I make plenty mistakes and I,have actually seen other people around me freak out over what I see as the small stuff,lol.It’s hard to remember that NO mom is perfect and when I come across posts like this I feel so much better. Thank you!!!