tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19703534.post5204971724301419358..comments2023-04-17T21:57:40.406+09:00Comments on We don't mean to brag...: Mother's DayKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08338688515732965297noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19703534.post-71569556977292449432009-05-11T09:40:00.000+09:002009-05-11T09:40:00.000+09:00Thanks for your words of support and praise. I di...Thanks for your words of support and praise. I did have a nice day after all. With the exception of a feverish two year old who had to be taken home while my husband taught a lesson that is... <br /><br />Can't complain too much as she is in tantrum mode right now and T is dealing with it while I blog. It's moments like this that I am so glad he is back!!!!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08338688515732965297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19703534.post-19995033896635555622009-05-11T08:47:00.000+09:002009-05-11T08:47:00.000+09:00You know, today I realized in Relief Society how m...You know, today I realized in Relief Society how many women struggle with Mother's Day. A wonderful senior sister missionary spoke in Sacrament Meeting and talked about how much she used to dread Mother's Day because her kids weren't perfect, which meant she wasn't a perfect mom and shouldn't be celebrated. Several women in Relief Society said how relieved they were that someone finally voiced their thoughts. I always thought it was only women like me who weren't biological mothers who struggled with Mother's Day-- clearly I'm wrong, and oddly enough, that's kind of reassuring.<br /><br />I think the holiday's supposed to recognize our efforts, not make us feel bad for what we're lacking. <br /><br />And anyone who can raise five kids alone for six months is a pretty awesome mom in my book.literaqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03662045832957347500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19703534.post-4221405631156802952009-05-10T23:18:00.000+09:002009-05-10T23:18:00.000+09:00I spanked my six year old this week too. I felt t...I spanked my six year old this week too. I felt the same way.<br /><br />I am sorry that you got jipped with your Mom. My mom is dealing with a serious illness and I know what you mean when you say you feel that way.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04737362859727951729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19703534.post-78815354656462824682009-05-10T21:57:00.000+09:002009-05-10T21:57:00.000+09:00If the haircut doesn't work out, decide that you'r...If the haircut doesn't work out, decide that you're the good mother who can do what's best for her son without worrying (too much) about the judgement of others. I can't say I approve of long hair on boys myself, but I've known several young men who went through a scraggly stage until they (not their mothers) decided they had had enough. It's hard to let our kids make bad decisions, even superficial ones, but I'm convinced that it's good for their personal growth. Decide how much you can live with. Maybe look at the growing hair as a symbol of the growing boy? The chaff growing together with the wheat for awhile? Good luck! I'm sure you'll figure out what's best for both of you. <br /><br />You are a good mother, my friend. <br /><br />Happy Mother's Day!CSIowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938642038970322119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19703534.post-2779173247744063682009-05-10T13:16:00.000+09:002009-05-10T13:16:00.000+09:00Mother's Day is hard for me. I was looking over th...Mother's Day is hard for me. I was looking over the PostSecrets to post for tomorrow, and the ones about great moms just don't apply to me. <br /><br />There's one that really spoke to me, but I don't feel like I can post it, as I don't really want to air dirty laundry or talk negatively about my mom for the whole world to see.<br /><br />I hope you have a good day tomorrow.Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.com