Thursday, October 25, 2012

Let's all share our Mother of the Year moments!

A recent FB post from a friend inspired me to share my finest Mother of the Year moment - as a way to encourage a friend and mother.  Which then led me to an idea!  I would like to invite you all in on the fun!

Let's get a little personal here and share our finest, shining moments as Mothers.  Can you sense the sarcasm here?

Things can get a little too serious here at Mission Minded Mothering - humbly mothering with our mission in mind.  The truth is - no matter what mission you have mapped out for your family, we're all human.  We get tired, worn out, exhausted and snap.  Things are not always a bed of roses with the mission being displayed at all times.  I mess up all the time.  My kids go wild.  I lose it.

I'll start.  Here's one of my finest shining moments as a Mother.  ;)

It was 7:30 one evening - about a year ago, and I was done, exhausted and had lost my mind. All 3 kids were going at it in the car and irritating the heck out of each other. Everyone was screaming and fighting. I tried for so long to be patient. Then - I lost it. I stopped the car, got out grabbed Halle by the shirt (Who was on her knees irritating someone behind her), pulled her down to her bottom and yelled, "Sit your a** down now!" I couldn't even believe that came out. It was a first for me. Everyone froze stared at me, all eyes big as quarters, and we all started bawling! :) I'll be looking for my nomination! :)

A little side note:  Here's how I followed up.  I drove home as we all cried.  We walked upstairs immediately to get ready for bed.  I took a moment with each child, apologized for what I said and asked for forgiveness.  I explained that we do not say words like that, and I really messed up.  They each hugged me and forgave me.  :)

Ok - Your turn!  Leave a comment and share one of your finest, shining moments as a Mother.  This will be fun!

4 comments:

  1. I so appreciate you sharing that. At least once a week I want to ask my Facebook friends to tell a story like that one! I have had moments like yours (coincidentally, also near the bedtime hour. -go figure ;). I can't think of a specific one (not for want of examples, but bc of my tired three am brain). Usually, though its a moment of yelling followed by a sincere apology. On my "better" days I escape to the bathroom, close the door, turn on the fan, hope the kids don't kill each other, count to ten and say a prayer. Also not shining mom moments (as my kids bang on the door and scream to get in to the bathroom)! My next moment I will share with u via email or FB... I feel I owe you a detailed description !

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  2. Btw the way..Hartley is Stphanie Trax

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  3. Hmm.... I'm going to have to go with the Sunday morning when momma was losing her mind trying to get the four kiddos dressed and out the door, and her sweet, darling 6 year old said, "MOM! Why are you always SO MEAN to us on Sundays?!!"

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  4. Oh man, I could fill a book with moments like these. One thing I have discovered about myself is that when I get frustrated, I curse. Like a trucker. Ha! My worst moment though...it was midweek and kids and I had stopped at the church so I could get a few last minute things finished up. We were in my office and they were just being awful, especially Henry. I got so annoyed I (quietly, in his face) said something to him about being a "God**** brat...etc.etc.". Yes, I said gd in a church. nice one. -Jen

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