Well, I'm going to keep it really simple and try not to get too "Mother's Day sappy." I just finished reading my Mother's Day post from last year. While I still have a bit of a love/shrug relationship with Mother's Day, today I'm grateful for the growth I've made as a mother over the last year. I don't torture myself nearly as much as I used to.
Oh I still manage it from time to time. More than I should, I'm sure. But this time last year my feelings of inadequacy as a mother weren't just huge, they were debilitating. I'm still not a perfect mother, but I know I never will be and I'm grateful for the peace I've made with that.
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I find this post so interesting in many ways. First of all, I remember your Mother's Day post from last year and its funny to think how much better I know you from blogging in just one year.
But, as I've gotten to know you I'm shocked to think of you feeling inadequate. I guess we all have our issues, discouragement, weaknesses (Did you love the Bishop's comments today!). But from the outside I see all the things you do with your boys and I can see that you are a great mother. I think your kids are awesome. I loved teaching Ben even for just a few month. And behind awesome kids, are always awesome moms.
Happy Mother's Day.
Okay, having said all that. . . perhaps the greatest thing about you as a mother is your last sentence. . . that you are at peace with your strengths/weaknesses. That, alone, speaks volumes.
Oh Donna. I remember your post from last year. I wish you knew how often I see you or read your blog and think, I need to be more like her. You are a wonderful person and a wonderful mother. Just look at your boys... that's pretty telling.
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