May 27, 2011

Parenting is HARD.

You will make mistakes. No one is perfect.


It hurts.

But you're allowed to forgive yourself.


Yesterday was hard for me. Today will be better.

You have the opportunity to share.
Posted by The Animated Woman at 2:29 AM
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23 comments:

  1. AlisonMay 27, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    I hope you're OK. Yes, tomorrow will be better. It will be.

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  2. Chunky MamaMay 27, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    LOVE this.
    I always say the number one piece of advice I'd give to other moms is "Forgive Yourself!"

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  3. Matthew MilamMay 27, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Sleep will fix things.

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  4. ThePeachy1May 27, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    JC you can use some of my dress if you need to.. hang in there. it is hard. so hard.

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  5. Dan MoyleMay 27, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Forgiveness isn't always easy, but it's important. Wishing you love and hugs, friend.

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  6. Sonya M.May 27, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Thanks JC! Such a great reminder after a rough go this morning with the kiddo. I just wanted to cry when I dropped her off at daycare =/

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  7. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I hope you feel better, although I am not a parent I can see it can break your heart great depiction, You pretty much summed it up. Here to forgiveness especially for yourself. @KrissyMP

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  8. MeriLizzieMay 27, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I love you and hope you're okay! {{{{hugs}}}

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  9. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    *hugs*

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  10. Nicole, the queen of this lifeMay 27, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Thank you for this reminder. :)

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  11. Tracie NallMay 27, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I'm sorry yesterday was hard.

    Here's to a better day, today!

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  12. HandflapperMay 27, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    My kids are 23 and 21 and I still make mistakes. Luckily (?) they call me out on my bullshit on a regular basis. Yours will too, someday, and you'll feel better about everything. Maybe.

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  13. Group G DigitalMay 27, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    And Tomorrow, we will be better than that. I sometimes I think that I am the worse parent; that I do everything wrong and feel terrible...holding my head in my hands...
    But then
    My little six year old comes in, sits on my lap, takes my hand and says "I love you, Daddy" and it makes me feel my full measure if not more. I loved your piece .. you inspire me!

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  14. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Hang in there.

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  15. Steven PofcherMay 27, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Please feel better

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  16. Suzanne VaraMay 27, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    What a beautiful piece. There are days I think there is no tougher job than being a parent and then when things appear to be perfect, I think their is no easier job.

    I just feel blessed to go on this journey with so many beautiful people in this world that stand the strength of patience and the ups and downs of being a parent.

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  17. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I really enjoy your work! Tweeted :)

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  18. Mom O MaticMay 27, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Beautiful. Forgiving ourselves as parent's, in life, is a hard lesson, and you captured it gorgeously as usual.

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  19. The Animated WomanMay 27, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I love you all. I'm so lucky to have you in my life.

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  20. Rhiannon FieriMay 27, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    ::HUGS::
    Also...this:
    http://wp.me/pWsSo-II
    ...'cuz I don't think I could say it any better just now.

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  21. Maniacal MomMay 27, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    The greatest quote I ever learned as a mom..."This too, shall pass" every day gets better, when you know more you do more.

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  22. shelaghMay 28, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    mothering is about doing your best and letting the mistakes go -- that's the best you can do -- the perfect mother is a myth.

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  23. the robot mommyMay 12, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    Mother-life is tough. Having a support system helps! Be well and remember you aren't alone :)

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Cuz You Rocketh.

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