Ugh. Mommy guilt. You've experienced it right. Am I doing this right? Am I doing enough? Should I go to the movies or not? I'm sure as moms we've all had these thoughts and let's face it, they stink. I think it's one of the worst feelings a mom has to deal with. The thing to remember while dealing with it is happy mommy = happy baby. It's important to take care of yourself, go to the spa, get your nails done, see a movie, go shopping, and sometimes do it alone so this way when you come home you feel refreshed and rejuvenated. I try to make sure when I'm home with the peanut I dedicate all my attention to her, or at least set times. Then this way while I'm out and doing something for me I feel less guilty.
My mom worked full time my whole childhood, still does and I never felt neglected. Sure I would have loved to have her there every morning to put me on the bus and every afternoon to pick me up and make a snack, but the time we had with her was always wonderful. It was special, and we had her all to ourselves. It's about quality time.
My mom worked full time my whole childhood, still does and I never felt neglected. Sure I would have loved to have her there every morning to put me on the bus and every afternoon to pick me up and make a snack, but the time we had with her was always wonderful. It was special, and we had her all to ourselves. It's about quality time.
Everyone else's opinion is just that an opinion. Don't make excuses for them. These are the most precious little things in your life, you know you are doing your absolute best for them. People will always share what they think you should and should not be doing with your kids. But see heres the thing, they are YOUR kids. Don't try to make excuses for someone who doesn't understand why you are are doing whatever it is you're doing, nod smile and say "I'll think about that" At the end of the day you know your child the best you know whats best for you as a family, they DON'T! Trust your mommy gut!
And for my last thought of the day, mommy shaming. You know you've done form time to time. You had thought of "why is that mom doing blank?" "doesn't she know better". I've been guilty of this before and I feel terrible for it.
We are all in the same boat it's a shame we don't all support one another more. Thats what it should really be about. Watching our kids grow up together, being a shoulder to rely on. If you make an effort to build one another up instead of tear each other down then I think we would all be much happier. Just my 2 cents
And for my last thought of the day, mommy shaming. You know you've done form time to time. You had thought of "why is that mom doing blank?" "doesn't she know better". I've been guilty of this before and I feel terrible for it.
We are all in the same boat it's a shame we don't all support one another more. Thats what it should really be about. Watching our kids grow up together, being a shoulder to rely on. If you make an effort to build one another up instead of tear each other down then I think we would all be much happier. Just my 2 cents
XOXO
Aww so funny how I was just taking to you last night about "am I doing this right". Thank you for your words of encouragement. You are such a wonderful friend and an amazing example of a great mom 😘😘
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