tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948129085042150979.post8590161518297264416..comments2023-09-13T10:40:54.402-04:00Comments on Musings of an im-Perfect Mom: The Pressure to be PerfectAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974152591755106562noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948129085042150979.post-14254838750018123782012-08-11T18:31:46.353-04:002012-08-11T18:31:46.353-04:00I wish I had such a good attitude so early on. It&...I wish I had such a good attitude so early on. It's taken me a long time to get to his point where I'm okay being imperfect. I bet you're an awesome mom! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974152591755106562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948129085042150979.post-30212576964468715732012-08-08T15:32:21.208-04:002012-08-08T15:32:21.208-04:00Love this post and it is totally true. All the thi...Love this post and it is totally true. All the things that doctors/specialists and everyone else wants you to do in order for your child to come out "correct" drives me crazy! So I definitely know how you feel. I have a 1 yr old son and I'm still getting used to being a mom and I know not everything I do with him is what the "perfect mom" people would do, but it works for me.Rachelhttp://librarymom12.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948129085042150979.post-19876363377657196342012-08-08T10:50:05.523-04:002012-08-08T10:50:05.523-04:00I have to tell myself this constantly, but I still...I have to tell myself this constantly, but I still sometimes feel like I'm the only one who doesn't have it all together. Thanks for stopping by. I always appreciate your comments. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974152591755106562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948129085042150979.post-74444595409222458012012-08-08T10:44:12.149-04:002012-08-08T10:44:12.149-04:00Thanks so much! I agree. It's hard to put your...Thanks so much! I agree. It's hard to put yourself out there like this, but i know there are so many moms like me who just need to know they aren't alone. Thanks for following.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974152591755106562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948129085042150979.post-80487902279110177592012-08-07T14:18:36.604-04:002012-08-07T14:18:36.604-04:00So funny! I can sure relate! My friend once lent m...So funny! I can sure relate! My friend once lent me a book that stated that the perfect mom you always read about is just a figment of your imagination! That made all the difference for me! It's amazing that I hadn't figured that out before and somehow I thought there was this great standard to reach and that some moms were actually there.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16344868656892971004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948129085042150979.post-67747526416857803622012-08-06T18:58:41.353-04:002012-08-06T18:58:41.353-04:00You said it!! My goodness!! I learned to let go a ...You said it!! My goodness!! I learned to let go a while back. I have 5 kids and if I didn't drop the whole "you must be perfect" thing I would be completely mental right now. LOL I stopped listening to everyone else and started listening to my gut. Yep, I even stopped listening to the doctors most of the time. <br />The truth is YOU are the mom, YOU spend the most time with your child and YOU are the one that has the most vested interest in their lives and welfare. Let everyone else lump it. ;) <br />I found you through Stringtown Home's Tips and Tricks linky party and I am now a follower! Moms need to stick together and back each other up! ;)<br />Good luck!!Stacy Sews and Schoolshttp://stacysewsandschools.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948129085042150979.post-38402944606853328322012-08-04T14:33:24.914-04:002012-08-04T14:33:24.914-04:00I'm trying. I feel like if I put myself out th...I'm trying. I feel like if I put myself out there, then other moms might be willing to do the same. We're all in it together, but we are also our own worse critics.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974152591755106562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948129085042150979.post-29682580610636781562012-08-04T14:31:48.882-04:002012-08-04T14:31:48.882-04:00I know. I am terrified.I know. I am terrified.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974152591755106562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948129085042150979.post-83278747368357949882012-08-04T14:31:14.729-04:002012-08-04T14:31:14.729-04:00Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate the ...Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate the commiseration.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974152591755106562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948129085042150979.post-63973231250816158052012-08-03T02:25:21.294-04:002012-08-03T02:25:21.294-04:00((hugs)) mama. I have decided to lose the guilt be...((hugs)) mama. I have decided to lose the guilt because the truth is that everyone else has the same problems as us.. they just never want to admit it.<br /><br />I saw this phrase that said "Quit comparing your everyday life to someone else's highlight reel" People don't admit they have rough days.. they only tout their successes. I do the best that I can, and that is all anyone can ask of me. And if someone is going to be judgey-judgey, that is there loss.. I don't take it to heart. <br /><br />Be who you are! Those who mind don't matter and those who matter won't mind!The Kim Six Fixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08758060587205268595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948129085042150979.post-57601379475029471052012-08-02T10:14:21.670-04:002012-08-02T10:14:21.670-04:00Just wait until teenage years hit. Hoo-boy.Just wait until teenage years hit. Hoo-boy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1948129085042150979.post-29558661493412742142012-08-01T22:51:06.111-04:002012-08-01T22:51:06.111-04:00I freaking love this post. I feel this pressure e...I freaking love this post. I feel this pressure every freaking day. And I then I always feel defeated because I just cannot accomplish these things. And I agree, you really cannot win, no matter what you do. It's sad sometimes how judgmental people are. Anyway, thanks for posting, you are definitely not the only person feeling this way!!! -MiaMia @ The Chronicles of Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08982605259699460062noreply@blogger.com