tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598862945390612019.post685671290111780778..comments2023-10-23T08:57:26.585-07:00Comments on thoughts of a doctor's wife: Could I be such a bad mom, really?Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02824477197382240833noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598862945390612019.post-86327807792319037032010-12-10T14:36:16.507-08:002010-12-10T14:36:16.507-08:00You are so not a wimpy parent. If you are questio...You are so not a wimpy parent. If you are questioning your ability to understand and raise your kids the right way, none of us have any hope! You are a wonderful mother, sister, wife, teacher, mentor, daughter, friend, and person!! You just need some sunshine on those cloudy days to help you see clearly! You have to believe me because I have known you for so long.Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598862945390612019.post-76611551695584216062010-12-08T19:55:26.030-08:002010-12-08T19:55:26.030-08:00Just had to chime in and affirm what the others sa...Just had to chime in and affirm what the others said. You are an amazing mother and your children love you. Someone told me a few months ago that the main job of a parent is to keep their kids alive until they can reach adulthood. There's a lot of truth in that. If you can teach them to love God and love themselves while you are at it, then you have been a huge success. You are amazing Liz! Don't ever doubt yourself. God knew the kind of mother you would be and he sent these specific spirits to YOU! He doesn't make mistakes. <br /><br />Love you, <br /><br />ABBarb's blessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01159630432017083920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598862945390612019.post-72329312000441173322010-12-05T13:13:50.361-08:002010-12-05T13:13:50.361-08:00Thanks, girls.
Really.Thanks, girls. <br /><br />Really.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02824477197382240833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598862945390612019.post-15704059934303535852010-12-04T22:37:32.400-08:002010-12-04T22:37:32.400-08:00Oh Liz. Stop now.
You are an amazing parent and Mo...Oh Liz. Stop now.<br />You are an amazing parent and Mom. Just totally hard on yourself and taking these moms too seriously.<br />Though they were trying to help, you put yourself up as a blank canvas for them to spew out all their parenting methods...and it stopped being about YOU personally, and about THEM and how great THEY are.<br />I get it.<br />I have SO many insecurities about my kids, but innately I think I'm doing the best I can. <br />Stay open to suggestions, but you know yourself and your kids better than ANY mom. So, take it with a grain of salt.<br />You are so fun and light-hearted and easy-going. I know a lot of kids who would die and go to heaven to be under your roof!<br />LOVE YOU FRIEND!lbbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07826529370571588403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598862945390612019.post-76997527991090458612010-12-04T19:21:23.841-08:002010-12-04T19:21:23.841-08:00Well I am family. And I can attest to what a fun ...Well I am family. And I can attest to what a fun and happy mom you are. You make jokes out of everything and are always doing fun things. Parenthood is just tough. Sometimes it is just the personality of the kid and has nothing to do with you as a mom. I wouldn't fret over it... I know you are doing the best you know how and that is all we can do.Jeff and ReAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05067933482054112099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598862945390612019.post-81760807747521724192010-12-04T17:56:04.786-08:002010-12-04T17:56:04.786-08:00I'm sorry you're feeling down, too! And w...I'm sorry you're feeling down, too! And when I say I know just how you feel, I really do. I had the same experience a few years ago about my oldest child. A group of well-meaning friends...with me in tears. <br /><br />And none of their advice helps, because it's you who is living it, and you who needs to have the conclusions. I've read so many parenting books--most of them totally disagree, but most gave me small insights. I got some good book recommendations from lds family services over the phone.<br /><br />I like to pull out my journal when I'm feeling low. I get out all my feelings, worries, frustrations, ideas, etc. I write, and pray, and think...it always helps. He's your son, and you can do this! I think every mom has at least one child who brings her to tears often! Take it as a compliment from heaven. :) You can figure it out, and I'll pray for you!Jamie Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545375584768570518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8598862945390612019.post-80973275151959515552010-12-04T13:24:42.179-08:002010-12-04T13:24:42.179-08:00Wow, I am so sorry you are feeling so down! I wish...Wow, I am so sorry you are feeling so down! I wish I could offer any suggestions or help... But sometimes help can do more harm than good it seems. :-( Especially when it's based on a superficial understanding of the situation! I mean, those women aren't with you and your family all day, every day. <br /><br />I bet you are a fantastic mom and you are doing the best possible job you can. And if you recognize that there's room for improvement, well, that's really admirable! Hang in there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com