If you've ever felt judged by another Mom, this blog post I read today is a beautiful reminder that we need to extend grace to one another. Thanks for the insight, Megan Gahan.
hey good mom . . . .
you're a good mom if you say 'heck YES' to the epidural
you're a good mom if you go without
you're a good mom if cans of formula line your cupboards
you're a good mom if you're fussing with nursing covers and praying you don't flash anyone
you're a good mom if your babe wails at bedtime
you're a good mom if you rock your little one until they drift off
you're a good mom if you go organic
you're a good mom if you go kraft dinner
you're a good mom if you spank
you're a good mom if you prefer the time out
you're a good mom if you're working a corporate gig
you're a good mom if you're a domestic engineer
you're a good mom if you read every parenting book under the sun
you're a good mom if you only read people
you're a good mom if you've got your third load of laundry churning away as you read this
you're a good mom if you can't recall the color of your floors
is your little love happy?
healthy?
loved unconditionally?
then guess what?
you, my friend, are a good mom
and, chances are, so are all those mommies around you
so let go of your judgements
your personal preferences
and give yourself
and those around you
a bit of grace today