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I always worry whether or not I am raising my children right. If I’m a good mother, how could I be better? We just recently found out we were expecting our 3rd little one and I was flooded with so many emotions during those first few weeks. Why did I have so many fears? I couldn’t really explain it, I didn’t know why, this baby was completely planned and wanted, and yet I still felt a little doubt when I finally found out. Not doubt in wanting a child, but doubt in myself. Will I be enough? Will I have enough of myself to give all my children?
I worry now with two if I’m doing an ok job. I find myself thinking DAILY…. am I spending enough time with them? Do I play with them enough? Am I teaching them the right things? Do I read to them enough? Am I letting them watch too much TV? Am I too busy? And the list can go on and on.
I was talking to my mother about this the other day, because I expressed to her my fears and she said something that really put things into perspective. She said, because you love your children so much, you will always worry, you will always worry about whether or not you’re doing enough for them. But a mother’s love goes far, your children know you love them, they feel it. And it’s ok to worry and maybe even sometimes feel regret about some things. You’re a mother and it’s natural. This is something you will probably feel all your life. And as they get older, the fears and worries that you have now will turn into new worries and fears. But it’s natural, and it doesn’t mean you’re not doing enough. The fears and worries stem from a deep deep place in your heart, that only a parent could feel, and the minute you stop caring about whether or not you’re doing enough, is probably when you should worry.
My mom is so wise. 🙂 And her words made so much sense to me and our conversation put me at peace. My mom’s always been this way, she’s so supportive and loving and it made me realize that, she had the same fears and worries as me when my siblings and I were little. Yet, growing up all I remember was a home filled with love and support. I don’t ever remember feeling left out, or that she was too busy or that she didn’t read to me enough….all I remember is the love. And that put everything into perspective. You’re doing better than you think moms. 🙂
You have to check out this heartfelt video from the people at Minute Maid. It made me teary-eyed watching it. Share it with the friends and family in your life who could use a reminder that they, too, are doing a great job as a parent.
And now to think there will be more laughter in the mix. We can’t wait to meet the newest member of our family.
Your doing a great job! they are adorable!
This Is A Shout Out To My Sister Who Is A Single Mom Of Two. Jayme You Are A Wonderful Mom! You Always Put Your Kids First And Are Doing A Wonderful Job! I Want To Know You Are So Inspiring And Strong!
My sister. She’s just had her fourth baby,a nd she’s far away from family and support. She’s a trooper.
My mom – raised us kid on her own working many extra hours just to make ends meet
My BFF has been raising her daughter as a single parent since her daughter was born 11 years ago. She works 60 hours a week and still manages do everything for her daughter by her self ..without ANY help!! Your amazing Mom , Teresa!
I have a friend that doesn’t have a lot of patience with certain things in life, but when it comes to her kids she is doing a wonderful job.
i have a friend who just became a single mom of 2 teenage boys, she thinks she is failing but she is doing an amazing job.
My girlfriend isgreat with al of our kids, even whem things get hectic she is calm and lovin!
My husband is doing an amazing job. He has so much going on with church, school, work, and our family.
My friend is doing great with her twins.
My co-worker is doing great with her daughter.
My Mom. I’m not a kid anymore but now she has lots of experience at being a great mom and I love her!
My niece is a single mom of 3 who works and takes care of her kids and I think that in spite of her situation, she’s #doingood and being an amazing Mother and providing the best she can yet I don’t know if she realizes it.
My daughter is doing an excellent job with my two grandsons who are very close in age! They can be quite a handful but she shows so much patience.
My friend Victoria who is raising her grandchildren and is now taking care of her friends 3 kids
My sister is doing a terrific job in raising my niece and nephew! My nephew who is only 2 years old has a brain tumor, and she it taking him to get chemotherapy, and she is so loving and gentle with both of her kids! She does not ask for any help, but I help her when I can! She is such an inspiration!
I have a friend who is raising her two boys by herself and homeschooling them and she’s doing great.
My friend is a single mom and she is doing a great job.
As a single parent, my sister-in-law is doing an excellent job raising her kids.
my friend that has several young kids is doing such a great job.
My friend from college is doing a good job, spending quality time with her daughter and teaching her values. She has a tough schedule with work, but is doing great.
I’m giving a shout out to my best friend who is doing a fantastic job being a single mom. She lost her mom when her children were young and she raised them into wonderful people.
My sister in law is a fantastic, hard working, hands on Mother who does so much and asks for so little. She’s #doingood and I’d love for her to know that.
My friend has to work full time and worries about the time away from her kids….but her kids are wonderful and well-adjusted and they love the time they do spend with her.
My niece is doing a great job and just may not realize it. She had a surprise 3rd pregnancy that she and her husband weren’t planning on but a couple years later and I think she’s #doinggood managing and raising her kids.
I love bragging on my daughter, she’s a GREAT Mom> She better be… I taught everything she knows. 🙂
I have to say my sister. She has two kids, one is three and one is six. She sometimes doubts herself on her parenting, but she always makes the best choices and does all she can. She juggles school, a job, also being a trainer, and even helps out at the school. She is like a super mom.
My wife gives her all for our children .
My siste ris doing a great job even though is is facing many obstacle sin her life at the moment.
My mom is #doingood as a mom because she remarried and is doing a great job at being the mom of 2 step kids and her 2 real kids. She also raised 2 kids as a single parent on a teacher’s salary.
Oh for sure my sister! Her son was born 13 years ago and diagnosed with very low functioning autism. She was told that he would never talk or eat. She never gave up on him, and although he only eats 1 item and drinks 1 drink and still needs a feeding tube, he talks alot! He can read and work on the computer so well! He has come so far. He still is not potty trained but they have been working with that with their daily therapist. She has been unable to work for the last 13 years, as he is not able to attend school. She has so much patience and love….an amazing mom!
My neighbor is doing a great job as a single mom of a teenage daughter, she recently got a better job with better pay and is looking to move to a house
My best friend since high school is an amazing mom. She can handle a lot but I dont think she gives herself enough credit. I think maybe because everyone assumes she can handle things effortlessly.
My daughter is a first time job and she is doing such a great job.
My Mom would be the one I would want to post a shout out to. Even though my brother and I are grown and have families of our own now, she still goes above and beyond, every chance she gets, to be there for us. She never thinks its enough and always worries. She is the most selfless person I know.
My neighbor is doing a wonderful job with her three kids.
My sister is doing a better job as a parent then she thinks.
Yes I have a niece who is a terrific mom yet she doubts herself often.
thank you
My mother is doing better than she thinks. My mom has not been able to help me out financially. However, she has taught me a wonderful work ethic and what being a hard worker is all about. I would rather have that knowledge than her money any day.
I have a friend who is a full time teacher and feels some of that mom guilt about not being able to have enough time with her son because he’s in a daycare.
My cousin is a single mom and is raising a great son!
This is a shout out for my sister who while having 2 sons at home is raising her young granddaughter on an almost full-time basis. She has MS and COPD but doesn’t let that stop her. I’m so very proud to call her my sister.
My sister is struggling because she’s going through a divorce and has a 7 year old son. She always tells me her worries and problems, but I think her son is transitioning fabulously. She doesn’t give herself enough credit.
My neighbour is doing an amazing job – her husband travels a lot, yet her two daughters are among the nicest, most well-behaved kids I know!
Hey Michelle…my fave Neice….great job holding down a jog 2 pre-teens and hubby!
My mom in law is an amazing woman. She is very loving, kind and patient with us. She’s always there for her family but in the rare occasion that she can’t help she feels bad so I wrote her a little note to let her know she’s #doingood
Dear Mom-in-law,
You start your day praying for us, thinking about how we are doing and how you can help make our lives easier. You take care of my nieces while her parents are at work, you clean their house, make them lunch and get the girls ready for practice. You are also a loving wife who above all things takes care of her husband first. You listen to your daughter and encourage her to not give up, to trust GOD in all situations. You are always there whenever any of us have an emergency. No matter how busy you are you always have food ready for us. You never complain and I don’t know how you do it but you always seem to have energy. You are a blessing and we are so thankful to have you in our lives. Please don’t feel bad when you say No to any of our requests, you are doing an amazing job and we understand that although you wish you could multitask more than what you already do sometimes it is not possible to be at two places at once. Your are a great mom/grandma not because you are always helping us but because you love us unconditionally, because you are patient and kind to us, because you are woman of faith who has taught us to follow the Lord. We love you and we give thanks for you everyday.
My friend is a marine wife and mother, and she’s doing a great job. She’s a wonderful mother.
My cousin just became a new mom and she is doing it all on her own as well as in school.
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My sister has being an amazing mother all the Times since she had her first child now she have 3 more and a adopted one and continúes doing a great job but she Dora not know that she alwas saids she is the runt.
I have a relative with a special needs child, who is now an adult. It is a lot of work, many thankless days, nobody to notice, and she has given up many hopes and dreams for her own life.
Definitely mi sister, she is a single mother with two sets of twins. She has three jobs and is a great mother. Thanks for the chance to win.
My friend has four kids under 7 years old, and she often feels overwhelmed. She does a fantastic job raising them with good values, manners, and lots of love!
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My youngest daughter is a new mom and was worried about doing a good job. She is an amazing mom! She is caring, protective , nurturing and has a lot of patience. Im very proud of her.
My daughter is doing a great job raising my granddaughter and I am so proud of her given all of the tragedies they have gone through.
I want to give a shout out to my mom!! She always was worried she was never raising my brother and I well, but we turned out great! Both have happy homes and families with fulfilling jobs! We have a great family relationship. My mom did a wonderful job raising us and I will keep telling her that til she believes me!
Your doing a great job!