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Mom Gets the F – for Mother’s Day

May 11, 2012 by Janine 21 Comments

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…

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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.

Happy Mother’s Day!
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About Janine

Janine LaTulippe is the Mother of 6 blessings. She believes that an elite education begins in the Home. Her sites www.BlueManorAcademy.com and www.TrueAimEducation.com provide curriculum, free resources, and inspiration for Homeschoolers!

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Comments

  1. Jill says

    May 11, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    Great post! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party!

    Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

    Reply
  2. Marissa D says

    May 11, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    So 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!

    Reply
    • Janine LaTulippe says

      May 12, 2012 at 5:16 pm

      I’ve seen that smile. It helps relieve the hurt that you feel when you wanted to do so well, but just couldn’t.

      Reply
  3. KraftinMommy says

    May 12, 2012 at 2:05 am

    Elementary school teacher now following you! 🙂 love the post! Found you from weekend blog walk. http://Www.kraftinmommy.blogspot.com

    Reply
  4. Jessica says

    May 12, 2012 at 6:52 am

    Happy Mother’s Day!

    Thanks for linking up with Weekend Blog Walk.

    Jessica @ At Home Take 2

    http://www.athometake2.blogspot.com

    Reply
  5. Lori says

    May 12, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    🙂 so true! Came by from the Weekend Blog Walk

    Reply
  6. Jenny says

    May 13, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    very true. Thanks for linking up with Favorite thing. New GFC and email follower:)I am a fellow teacher turned sahm.

    Reply
    • Janine LaTulippe says

      May 21, 2012 at 4:24 am

      I am glad you get to be at home with your kids! Thanks for stopping by Jenny.

      Reply
  7. The Tablescaper says

    May 14, 2012 at 2:14 am

    Happy Mother’s Day. It would be wonderful to be a part of Seasonal Sundays. You might be interested in my $100.00 Give Away.

    – The Tablescaper

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  8. Annmarie Pipa says

    May 14, 2012 at 2:50 am

    and happy Mothers Day to you !

    Reply
  9. Melissa says

    May 14, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    Goodness, that is so true! Happy Mother’s Day!

    Reply
  10. bohemiannie! art says

    May 14, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    Happy Pink Mother’s Day! A-F…I now have a granddaughter that I can be totally proud of and concerned about!!!

    Reply
    • Janine LaTulippe says

      May 14, 2012 at 8:21 pm

      Congratulations! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  11. hannahw says

    May 14, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    So true! Happy Mother’s Day!!

    Reply
  12. Sofia's Ideas says

    May 15, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    Wow! 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.

    Thank you for participating in {Magic of the Mundane}!

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    • Janine LaTulippe says

      May 15, 2012 at 7:51 pm

      That 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!

      Reply
  13. Six Sisters says

    May 18, 2012 at 12:43 am

    We loved having you link up to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” Hope to see you back soon! -The Sisters

    Reply
  14. Evelyn says

    May 19, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    I 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:)

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    • Janine LaTulippe says

      May 21, 2012 at 4:25 am

      You are so right, it is a huge responsibility. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
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  16. Marai Zvinca says

    April 15, 2019 at 12:18 am

    Mom 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.

    Reply

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