Things I love about moms I know

[Anonymous]

Ok, I am sure I will get flamed in some manner, but I find the annoying moms thread annoying. Here are some things I love or admire about women I know who are moms:

The example of incredible patience, that has taught me I can and should do better
My creative friend who always has great rainy day ideas
The loving friend who is always there for this mom to talk things out with
The friend with older children who is a great source of wisdom and putting things in perspective
The friends with husbands who also work long hours that are always game for a bottle of wine and pizza night with the kids
The moms that make great lunches for their kids at school-- gives me some ideas
The moms that selflessly volunteer at our school
The moms that organize play dates
The moms that look hip and exercise, giving me a great example and inspiration
The honest moms, that admit some days *&^% and other days or moments are so incredible your heart could break
The mom that came and held my colicky first baby for several hours so I could get some respite

I see so many incredible moms every day, I also see so many moms struggling as I do, with the tantrums, the whining, the lack of sleep etc. I think most of us (vast majority) are doing the best we can every day, and it ain't easy no matter what your circumstances.

[Anonymous]

Thank you! That is a wonderful post. As a new mom, I share your feelings.

[Anonymous]

Love moms that don't criticize my parenting skills and are open to my advice. They don't have to take it, but it feels good when someone asks your opinion!

[Anonymous]

moms who are reassuring rather than dispensing unsolicited advice.

[Anonymous]

The moms who have older kids at my day care who always find a minute to let me know that they've been there, done that, lived to tell the tale re: whatever my latest concern is.

[maynie]

Anonymous wrote:Love moms that don't criticize my parenting skills and are open to my advice. They don't have to take it, but it feels good when someone asks your opinion!

I agree with this. My friend's and I all have different ways to parent, but non of us criticize or look down on one another.

[Anonymous]

moms that have a laid back parenting style. They don't get uptight when my baby starts playing with the tv buttons or their remote (of course, I stop her as soon as I can), but they are quick with a "that's ok...we don't mind". moms that don't get upset when my baby takes their baby's toy (or vice versa). they know it is part of learning. moms that think it is cute when my toddler is acting up and I am at my wits end!

[Anonymous]

I love moms who hold their advice and suggestions unless I ask for it.

I love moms who admit they don't remember exactly their kids' habits as babies.

I love moms who can see when I am totally frazzled and at the end of my rope and will distract my child so I can have a moment.

I love moms who choose to focus on the positives without being blind to the realities of motherhood.



Thank you for this thread.

[Anonymous]

positive and happy moms that show extreme love & attention for their children & think of themselves secondary.

[Anonymous]

Moms who are relaxed with their babies and kids, who don't seem to be scrutinizing you while you're playing with their babies/kids and who don't make a huge fuss when their kid gets a booboo.

I'm 6 months pregnant with my first, and I'm terrified of becoming an overprotective parent, so my friends who are relaxed with their babies truly inspire me.

[Anonymous]

Complete stranger moms who just give you a smile, or chuckle knowingly WITH you (not at you) when DC is having a normal but unavoidable toddler freakout in public.

A lovely woman once told me "honey, if he ain't crying, he ain't a kid. If folks are staring at you, they never HAD a kid."

[Anonymous]

My mother in law -- who raised the NICEST son (and family) imaginable and babysits a lot. I love it when she says "I'm coming over, you two need to get out". We are truly blessed to have her as part of our daily lives.

[Anonymous]

Moms who admit their kids aren't perfect, and that they're not perfect, either. Nice to hear the reality!

[Anonymous]

Moms who start a positive thread like this one!

[Anonymous]

Moms who spead positive feelings
My friends who tell me: don't worry, it will work out.