Growing up, I was expected to get A’s in school. Sometimes I did, and sometimes I did not. Getting a B was very bad. It meant I was goofing off and not working hard enough. C’s were even worse and D’s bordered on disrespect. And F’s – well, you can imagine…
While my grades varied from time to time, one thing did not: Dad got the A’s and Mom got the F’s. As a child, this was a “Natural Law.” No one ever taught it to me – I just knew. Dad got the A’s because it made him very proud and his pride made me proud. Mom got the F’s because she was the king of unconditional love. Moms are rarely ashamed of us, only concerned. Mothers value our existence, more than our accomplishments.
So, for those painful times in life when we just don’t measure up, when our best just isn’t good enough, let’s thank God for Mothers.
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Jill says
May 11, 2012 at 5:43 pmGreat post! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party!
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.
Marissa D says
May 11, 2012 at 8:39 pmSo very true! Mom’s are really good at that less than stellar report you have, she is the one that smiles that smile that says I still love you even if you are disappointed. Thanks for sharing!
Janine LaTulippe says
May 12, 2012 at 5:16 pmI’ve seen that smile. It helps relieve the hurt that you feel when you wanted to do so well, but just couldn’t.
KraftinMommy says
May 12, 2012 at 2:05 amElementary school teacher now following you! 🙂 love the post! Found you from weekend blog walk. http://Www.kraftinmommy.blogspot.com
Jessica says
May 12, 2012 at 6:52 amHappy Mother’s Day!
Thanks for linking up with Weekend Blog Walk.
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Lori says
May 12, 2012 at 3:59 pm🙂 so true! Came by from the Weekend Blog Walk
Jenny says
May 13, 2012 at 10:05 pmvery true. Thanks for linking up with Favorite thing. New GFC and email follower:)I am a fellow teacher turned sahm.
Janine LaTulippe says
May 21, 2012 at 4:24 amI am glad you get to be at home with your kids! Thanks for stopping by Jenny.
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Annmarie Pipa says
May 14, 2012 at 2:50 amand happy Mothers Day to you !
Melissa says
May 14, 2012 at 3:15 pmGoodness, that is so true! Happy Mother’s Day!
bohemiannie! art says
May 14, 2012 at 5:01 pmHappy Pink Mother’s Day! A-F…I now have a granddaughter that I can be totally proud of and concerned about!!!
Janine LaTulippe says
May 14, 2012 at 8:21 pmCongratulations! Thanks for stopping by.
hannahw says
May 14, 2012 at 5:10 pmSo true! Happy Mother’s Day!!
Sofia's Ideas says
May 15, 2012 at 5:35 pmWow! I don’t think I’ve really thought about why I did the same thing when I was growing up. I only ever went to my mother with my problems, and then my older sister & brother. But, now thinking about my own children, I can honestly say that my husband and I are more “balanced” in the sense that the children come to both of us, for different things.
We have always tried to instill in them, that they should speak to whoever they feel the most comfortable with. At times, I hear “No thanks, Mom, I’ll wait until Dad gets home and I’ll talk to him, if that’s okay with you.” Other times I hear, “Hun, just prepared to talk to one of the children about xyz because I approached them but they’d rather talk to you.” We are not perfect, by any means, but I can safely say that this is one thing I feel we are doing well.
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Janine LaTulippe says
May 15, 2012 at 7:51 pmThat is so good for your children, when they can go to both of you. Our children are the same way, but they do seem to favor Dad for accomplishments and Mom for comfort and reassurance. It is always a pleasure linking up with you. I find so many great posts. Thank you!
Six Sisters says
May 18, 2012 at 12:43 amWe loved having you link up to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” Hope to see you back soon! -The Sisters
Evelyn says
May 19, 2012 at 1:42 pmI never really though about this but you are so very right. That’s another reason our job as Mom is a challenge. Lol Just dropping in from It’s So Very Cheri to invite you to link up to another week of Freedom Fridays:) So hoping to see you there!
PS I am now following you:)
Janine LaTulippe says
May 21, 2012 at 4:25 amYou are so right, it is a huge responsibility. Thanks for stopping by.
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Marai Zvinca says
April 15, 2019 at 12:18 amMom is the only person who loves her kids without benefit. She loves her baby much then her own life. She feels disappointed when baby sick. I can’t share mom’s feelings.