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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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!
I’ve seen that smile. It helps relieve the hurt that you feel when you wanted to do so well, but just couldn’t.
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Happy Mother’s Day!
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🙂 so true! Came by from the Weekend Blog Walk
very true. Thanks for linking up with Favorite thing. New GFC and email follower:)I am a fellow teacher turned sahm.
I am glad you get to be at home with your kids! Thanks for stopping by Jenny.
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Goodness, that is so true! Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Pink Mother’s Day! A-F…I now have a granddaughter that I can be totally proud of and concerned about!!!
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So true! Happy Mother’s Day!!
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.
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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!
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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:)
You are so right, it is a huge responsibility. Thanks for stopping by.
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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.