I’m SURE this will backfire on me eventually but I have twin 3.5 year olds, and sometimes after I’ve had a *not acing gentle parenting* day, I’ll say to them, “is mommy a good mommy? Is there anything I can do better at in being your mommy?” And they’re always like YES YOU’RE A GOOD MOMMY! And it makes me feel better even if they have no idea what they’re saying. Then I hug them tight and have a good internal cry to myself lol. You don’t have to be perfect to be great! Also, and apologies for being so long winded, but I think sometimes we get caught up in this rose colored glasses hindsight of remembering our own mothers as perfect, and we feel like we can never live up to the example they set. But I remind myself that my mom was just winging it too, even though I think of her as an all-knowing super mom, she’s admitted all these little things she feels like she could have done better, though I never saw or felt those things. So I think (hope/pray/beg) that our children will see us in that light too ❤️
You’re far from a “bad mom” but those feelings are valid for sure. My kids are grown adults and I still have these feelings at time!! Thank you for always being vulnerable and sharing what we all go through and feel ♥️
Omg I could cry reading about how you feel like a bad mom. I’ve been so hard on myself and I know I have areas to improve, but gosh those inner thoughts can really take hold sometimes. Thank you for being real and open about this very real thought! ❤️
Thanks for the recipe, it looks delicious. And your Sephora recommendations. The fact that you worry about being a bad mom is a sign that you are not a bad mom. Children seeing us not at our best shows them that no one is perfect and that making up or apologizing teaches them to do the same when they are not at their best. You are doing great!!!!!
So much goodness in this newsletter! 1) Yay for grandparent sleepovers, they are key to giving you a much needed reset. 2) You are NOT a bad Mom...we all have times where it all feels like too much and we don't give the best version of ourselves. We are human and tomorrow is a new day! She knows she is loved and listened to. 3) Running to the Sephora sale, thanks for your picks!
Watching you and hearing you with Lola is a highlight of my day. 🩷
Sleepovers are excellent for all of you, it shows that new stepping stones happen all the time and in return shows "Little Miss Look at me Grow" moments.
Your recipes I try them all, but admittedly, I scratch the salt.
Finishing salt is always on the table, and I rarely use it.
Definitely going to try the recipe! Thank you for sharing that, as well as sharing those inner thoughts. I have them as well. It’s a roller coaster being a parent. ❤️
I’m SURE this will backfire on me eventually but I have twin 3.5 year olds, and sometimes after I’ve had a *not acing gentle parenting* day, I’ll say to them, “is mommy a good mommy? Is there anything I can do better at in being your mommy?” And they’re always like YES YOU’RE A GOOD MOMMY! And it makes me feel better even if they have no idea what they’re saying. Then I hug them tight and have a good internal cry to myself lol. You don’t have to be perfect to be great! Also, and apologies for being so long winded, but I think sometimes we get caught up in this rose colored glasses hindsight of remembering our own mothers as perfect, and we feel like we can never live up to the example they set. But I remind myself that my mom was just winging it too, even though I think of her as an all-knowing super mom, she’s admitted all these little things she feels like she could have done better, though I never saw or felt those things. So I think (hope/pray/beg) that our children will see us in that light too ❤️
You’re far from a “bad mom” but those feelings are valid for sure. My kids are grown adults and I still have these feelings at time!! Thank you for always being vulnerable and sharing what we all go through and feel ♥️
Omg I could cry reading about how you feel like a bad mom. I’ve been so hard on myself and I know I have areas to improve, but gosh those inner thoughts can really take hold sometimes. Thank you for being real and open about this very real thought! ❤️
Thanks for the recipe, it looks delicious. And your Sephora recommendations. The fact that you worry about being a bad mom is a sign that you are not a bad mom. Children seeing us not at our best shows them that no one is perfect and that making up or apologizing teaches them to do the same when they are not at their best. You are doing great!!!!!
That recipe sounds so good, Erin
So much goodness in this newsletter! 1) Yay for grandparent sleepovers, they are key to giving you a much needed reset. 2) You are NOT a bad Mom...we all have times where it all feels like too much and we don't give the best version of ourselves. We are human and tomorrow is a new day! She knows she is loved and listened to. 3) Running to the Sephora sale, thanks for your picks!
Sleepovers with grandparents are a game changer! It's so nice!
Glad you guys are entering this new era.
Love the bonus Erin content when you listen to the post! 😉
My kids had their first friend sleepover this year (yes, I know the parents really well!) I was nervous, they had a great time 🥰
Love the Rare Beauty liquid blush. My sister ordered the new one you linked today!
Watching you and hearing you with Lola is a highlight of my day. 🩷
Sleepovers are excellent for all of you, it shows that new stepping stones happen all the time and in return shows "Little Miss Look at me Grow" moments.
Your recipes I try them all, but admittedly, I scratch the salt.
Finishing salt is always on the table, and I rarely use it.
Hope you have a great weekend.
Love me some Greek! Also you are definitely not alone in the motherhood department!
Definitely going to try the recipe! Thank you for sharing that, as well as sharing those inner thoughts. I have them as well. It’s a roller coaster being a parent. ❤️