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Why You're Never Failing as a Mother, Article that reminded me

vitaechel View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 06:38 AM Post #1
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I needed to read this today. I slept about 4 hours last night (2nd night in a row). DS had a tantrum during his swim lessons (he loves swimming, but isn't so keen on following instructions ). I didn't have time to do my own workout again. Nearly had some idiot turn into me after leaving YMCA and they tooted me (I had right of way, but hey minor detail ). Haven't managed to get any housework done and DS is running around without pants AGAIN (it's winter here and cold). He is also eating the gluten free lemon cake I baked yesterday and spreading crumbs from one room to another - I needed a snack for him and I am out of corn or rice cakes (Luckily dog is "cleaning up most of the crumbs)! Due to my head feeling like someone ran into my face with a bulldozer I have let him watch waaaay too much TV. I am feeling homesick and missing my family. I decided I just needed to sit and was feeling like crying - this article came up on Facebook. It is a great reminder that we can only do our best as parents. Why you're never failing as a mother I thought I should share - just in case anyone else is having a "I am a Crappy Parent" day.

axiomae View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 06:43 AM Post #2
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Love it

BearBait View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 06:50 AM Post #3
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Hey OP. it's -20dC where I am. Why does it always feel harder in the winter?

vitaechel View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 06:58 AM Post #4
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Ooo Bearbait - it's only about 7c here, so relatively warm. Plus at least today it's sunny (yesterday was cold and rainy). Winter blues suck.. but knowing family is far away is so much harder

HeroOfCanton View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 07:11 AM Post #5
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Thanks OP, today was a good day to read this!

WizzFizz View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 07:18 AM Post #6
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I REALLY needed to read that too. Thanks

Jenflea View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 07:19 AM Post #7
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Yet another great sig Browncoat. Evie looks SUPER happy and excited about Christmas! Back on topic, the link won't load for me

Jenflea View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 07:23 AM Post #8
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Took ages, but was worth it in the end.

Pooks*potters View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 07:29 AM Post #9
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Oh my god. I think I'm going to print and frame this one. I often feel bad because I just CBF with so much stuff... I will try not to, now.

BearBait View Member Profile	14/12/2012, 07:44 AM Post #10
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OP your sig says USA since Oct 2012? Is this your first time away? After all my excitement to get somewhere new I found first 3 months really tough (homesick) & it took me a good year to settle into the new way of life. Have flown my mum & DHs mum over for visits - that has been excellent.

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