Most of the time, I'm too hard on myself. I always feel as if I should be doing something more. I don't spend enough time with Kaylee, I don't get enough done around the house, I don't get ready like I used to, I don't give Richard enough attention, etc, etc, etc. But the last four days I was pretty much passed out on the couch from being so sick and Richard had to take over 90% of parent duty. So yesterday when I was feeling better, I actually had enough energy to play with Kaylee. We read books and I chased her around and we went to the store, and I taught her some new things and we laughed together. And at the end of the day I sat down with a smile on my face because I. felt. like. a. good. mother! That is so rare to give myself enough credit and actually feel that I am doing the best I can. I guess the contrast between not being able to do anything and finally feeling normal again was enough to show me that a lot of times, I do more than I think I do. It was a great feeling :) Besides, how could you not feel good with this face smiling at you all day??
3 comments:
Being a mother is truly the most difficult job in the world. It is easy to be hard on ourselves. I go through the same things all the time. Especially with four children, one on the way and the inability to do what I normally do.
Glad you are finally giving yourself some credit :)
That face tells it all, Kelli!! You are doing a great job!!
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