Coming Clean: Confessions of an Imperfect Parent: Check out my guest column ...

If you were a fly on the wall at my house, you'd be sure to hear your share of fussing, complaining and whining. Maybe even a slammed door or two.

But enough about me.

In the pressure cooker that's parenting, I have exploded more than once. And it's harder to clean up than spaghetti night with a toddler.

So after years spent indulging in fruitless self-flogging, I finally let go of my obsession with getting it all 'just right.' I confess...I'm not a perfect parent.

Whew. That felt good.

Now, when my son saunters in with his 42nd tardy of the school year, I let it go. When I hear myself hollering "Whatever!" at my teenage daughter, I move on.

Having it all together is overrated anyway.

And I've determined not to waste God's grace. I'll never get it just right. You won't, either. So read on, sister. If you see a little of yourself in me, I hope it helps to know that you're not alone. Nope. If you're a mom, face it. You're never, ever alone.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Check out my guest column ...

I have a guest column today on the website Blogging Bistro, a fabulous site with a wealth of blogging tips, resources and information. To read my column: click

http://www.bloggingbistro.com/confessions-of-a-reluctant-blogger/

3 comments:

KarenMay 13, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Melinda, saw you on blogging bistro, or actually Jeanie did and passed it along. I absolutely LOVE your blog. Wow. The Lord is really going to use this! Well done, my friend. Now we just have to get our Rays agoing!

Blessings**
karen
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Melinda MeansMay 13, 2009 at 9:45 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragment, Karen! :) Yes, our Rays do need some inspiration this season ... especially the pitching. At least we're beating the Red Sox! :)
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