I LOVE the real housewives shows! Its great to see how they all are and that most of them are at home moms, because that is kind of the point of the show. Granted there is a HUGE difference of money between my family and theirs, I think my kids have a better shot than most of the kids on that show. Alot of the women either ignore their kids or they want to be their best friend. I want to be a mom. And the line does get a little hazy sometimes with me and Candace, but she knows that I am her mom and not her sister or bff (he he). I love all my kiddos and their friends. Most of them like coming over and a few would rather be at our house than their own homes. I think that speaks volumes. I want to be the mom that the kids all like, but also listen to and feel comfortable talking to me about stuff. I try to keep our home presentable and comfy, I have snacks for the kids after school when we do homework, I take them fun places, I have ALOT of patience, I listen to them, break up fights, cook them foods they like, get them all special treats sometimes, and show them lots of love so they know they are loved. Well, I hope anyways. Its hard when you factor in when one of them has special needs but you still want things to be as fair/even as can be. But in reading one of my autism books I found a great quote: "Fair is not when everything is absolutely equal. Fair is when everyone gets what they need". With that thought in mind, I think I think I am doing a pretty darn good job. And I have a great partner who helps out when he is around and gives me great support. I also have great kids so I guess that's what helps me think I'm a great mom. Either way- I just love being a mommy :)
Great post! You just described how I want to be with my kid(s) too. I just wish I could stay at home... hopefully that happens in the near future :) How wonderful!
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