Monday, November 2, 2009
beating myself up
i try to be careful of what parenting advice i listen to or read about. it can take me on a downward spiral of self-doubt that doesn't help anyone, especially lea. however, i clearly have a lot to learn about how to be the kind of parent that i wish i had. i need help. i have no image to guide me. no model to turn to. i love that you all have done so much work to be good mamas. i love that sarah's mom is her model and that her mom must be enormously proud and honored to have her so close. i love that allie and her mom have worked to have a trusting relationship (would love to learn more about this). i love that tara has created the life she has based on the strength she found while dealing with her own mother and mother figures. i love that we have our group. you are all inspiring to me in more ways than you can know. i already am a better mom since knowing you all.
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I feel the same way about you Courtney. And you inspire me because of your openness, dedication to your little family, and the way you do it all on your own, without the support of your own parents. Sometimes I wonder if I could do it alone, and then I see you and it gives me confidence. The women we surround ourselves with is of vital importance in this crazy journey of parenting.
ReplyDeleteAnd please don't beat yourself up too much. We all make mistakes all the time, what makes all the difference is that we are all reflective, open, and willing to try out new ideas.
I often felt alone in my parenting decisions until I met Tara, you, and pumpkin sprout mamas. Mothering.com has a wonderful forum and I check it out almost daily for thoughts on gentle disclipine, nutrition, waldorf and montessori ideas.....
Keep on keeping on, right?