Nine Years of Motherhood | East Memphis Moms

Nine years ago this month I became a mom.? It?s been challenging, for sure.? Especially the early days when he cried so much and I was so overtired and stressed out I wore out the #3 on my phone as my husband?s work number had three of them in it.? Since then I?ve had a second child, survived my husband being out of work for 10 months, and moved twice.

I feel blessed that through it all I?m still married (and like my husband), still smiling, and people tell me my 9 year old is a really great kid.? I think so too.

Here are some of the things I?ve learned along the way:

That plan to never feed the kids in the car was stupid.? Food is good.? It?s entertaining.? Just stick with crackers and the clean up isn?t bad?.way better than the whining and crying.

Schedules are for kids who take ?normal? naps and don?t have siblings.? With all other kids you just need to go with it.? And that?s okay.

You?re the mom.? If you think something is wrong it probably is.

When you lose your temper and scream, make sure you go back and apologize for yelling once you calm down.? You?ll both feel better.

Parenting books are great for ideas, but unless the book was written about your child and your family it?s best to use what makes sense and works for you and ignore the rest

Surround yourself with moms who are honest and supportive

Moms with kids slightly older than yours are a great resource.? They?ve just been through the stage you?re at, and they have not forgotten it yet!

Report cards are sort of like job reviews for parents ? make sure you pat yourself on the back too

Go to bed early, a rested mom is a better mom

Random fun with friends is better than fun scheduled by adults

Learn how to throw a football, build Lego towers or play dress-up ? find something to do together that your kid enjoys

Teach your child how to garden, craft, run or play golf ? find something to do with them that you enjoy

Ride your bike with them, and wear a helmet!

Talk about and laugh at your mistakes, and hope your child can learn to laugh at their own

Tell stories about your past and your extended family.? Make sure your kids know their history.

Teach your kids to be modest.? Bragging is unattractive.

Find simple chores they can do without assistance, and make them do them on a regular basis.? Their future spouse will thank you.

Let them have dessert, just not too much.? Everything in moderation.

You can?t change your child?s personality any more than you can change your own.? Embrace who they are, and do your best to teach them how to work around their faults and limitations.

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