By Guest: Jill Savage When child number one threw a fit in the grocery store one day, screaming at the top of her lungs in this very public place, I was so embarrassed. I’d witnessed a scene like that before I had children, and I swore my kids would never do that. Since becoming a mom, I’ve found myself in all kinds of situations I never thought I’d be in. When the kids didn’t sleep much, I found myself beyond weary. When they didn’t potty train as quickly as other kids their age, I was discouraged. When they grew older …
Embracing Imperfection
Get a group of moms together for a weekend and what do we talk about? Yep, kids! This past weekend I had the great privilege of being able to hang with twelve other mamas. Some of the women are first time moms and others are grand-moms. All share a great love for their children. We discovered another commonality- all the mamas’ kids have experienced some sort of challenge or struggle. Imperfection is a quality to embrace. Okay, I’ll say it again. Imperfection is a quality to embrace. The goal isn’t shooting for perfection in your child or in …
The Real Me, Not the Airbrushed Kind (NO MORE PERFECT MOMS)
If possible, view the video first, then read on little mamas! http://youtu.be/2_S1kRI_pnA Just recently I went on air to hang out with the ladies from Good Morning Nebraska (not Good Morning America, mind you). I was invited onto the show to talk about an upcoming event at my church. Miss America 2011 is coming to town (in fact, by the time you read this, she will be gracing our stage). As we chatted about this being a great event for girls, we got onto the subject of body image and perfection. And here’s the funny part ladies, even the world’s most beautiful women …
I’m NOT like you
I change the sheets once a week, my mom doesn’t. Mom worked as a nurse, I stay home. I go to a Pentecostal church, my mom doesn’t. I feed my kids preservative free foods, my mom likes fast food. My 3 kids are hyper, ADHD, strong willed and one has apsergers. My mom had 6 kids and only one with special needs. My kids make mistakes and test the limits often…..not going to mention how I was as a kid. When my kids are crabby or have an attitude, I use the “fun or no fun” rule, my mom sent us to our rooms. …
The Antidote: No More Perfect Moms Study, Chapter 2
Michelle Duggar…. The woman with 19 kids has been called out on the red carpet in the name of sanity, birth control, child neglect and more. Michelle rarely addresses the accusations and comparisons. Instead, she does what she knows best. She plants herself, firmly rooted in God and raises her kids….all 19 of them. You may be asking, what does Michelle have to do with me or this study? I came here to feel encouraged about being a not so perfect mom and then you have to bring up Michelle, really? Work with me here, little mama. Tell me, what thoughts flashed through …