Now, go get yourself a tissue and clear your blurry eyes so you can come back and read the rest of this. I’ll wait.
I think part of the reason why Hollis’ video assault on mom guilt hit me so hard is because I know it is true.
I have written a few articles on this myself. I know and believe without a shadow of a doubt that God made ME to be my babies’ mom (even though they are a far, far cry from babies right now. My oldest is fourteen and like five inches taller than I am). I know and believe that as Hollis says, God made me and my baby “to be a pair.”
I know this.
So, why am I so hard on myself? Why do I have to remind myself of this over and over again? Why am I always comparing myself to other moms and comparing my kids’ lives to the lives of their peers?
From house size to activity roster, why am I letting mom guilt and comparison steal my flippin’ JOY?
WHY? I only know I have to stop it. Because in addition to all I’ve said above, I also know this: I do not have to feel guilty and stressed and nervous about my mothering. And though feeling some of it is natural, at some point it also becomes a choice.
Today I will not choose mom guilt. I will choose joy.
I know full well that I will likely have to make this same choice tomorrow, and the next day, until it starts to stick for a little bit longer.
But I’m committed to reminding myself to make the right choice. To not only believe that God has made me for more, but to ACT like I believe it.
Mama Friend, will you make this good choice today, too?
You are the best mom your kids could ever ask for. Believe it.
Thanks, Rachel.
