2 Blondes and a Ginger

2 Blondes and a Ginger

Saturday, October 8, 2011

My Mommy Confession

I confess that I feel guilty when I let my kids watch a TV show, and I feel proud when I've read them two books in one day. I confess that I consider myself a good mom when I've cooked a meal from scratch and when we've done a craft at home. I confess that sometimes I determine whether I've had a good day or bad day based on if my kids have taken their naps or not. I confess that I think I have the ability to make my kids smart, beautiful, and a follower of Jesus. I confess that I often care more about how my children act in public than their actual hearts. I confess that I compare my children to other people's children. I confess that I judge other people's parenting skills. I confess that I'm insecure about my own parenting skills. I confess that sometimes I put more thought into the cute outfits I want my kids to wear than in my children's salvation. I confess that I'm really just a screwed up human being desperately hating my never stopping sins who is asking God to do something amazing, life giving, and eternal in the hearts of my children. I confess that despite my fleeting, doubting ways, I want Jesus for myself, and I so fervently want Jesus for my children.

8 comments:

natalie vaughan said...

i confess to be right there with you... love you jen.

julie said...

You said it perfectly! I totally feel this way. Thanks for this post.

Stephanie said...

perfect. amen sistah!

Martha said...

Me too Jen! So well said, and of course made me tear up! Love you!

Alicia said...

I wish we lived closer to each other because I think we'd have the best mommy playdates/conversations! Thank you for posting this - such great reminders and totally how I feel most every day too!

Christy said...

I hear you!

Lindsey Hughes said...

i love you, Jen. You are such a wonderful Mommy and friend.

Jen said...

Thanks everyone for your words of encouragement! This mom thing can be tough sometimes!