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.

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Saturday, June 20, 2009

Some really great blogs (besides mine of course!)













My sweet new blogging friend at http://www.gottalovemom.com/ gifted me with these two blogging awards. Thanks, Jenjen! Check out her blog when you get a chance!
And while I'm at it, here's a few other great blogging friends you've got to meet (in no particular order):
I know you'll love 'em at much as I do! (This is by no means an exhaustive list ... I'll be sharing others in the future.)
I posted something else today so be sure to look below! You wouldn't want to miss a nugget of my wisdom and fascinating life, now would you??? I didn't think so.
Melinda

10 comments:

  1. I'll have to check some of these out--and I have something for you also if you would like to come pick it up anytime!

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  2. Congrat on your awards. You DO have a great blog. and thanks for mention of my blog. you are the sweetest! Jeanie

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  3. Thank you for the plug! :) I linked yours on my recommended reading section, but I can't seem to get your fancy logo button to work. it shows up but you can't click on it. Am i supposed to be able to click on it? I am so happy to have such a great collection of summer reading. between your blogs and the rest you suggested, i won't have to break out "brave new world" after all. :)

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  4. You all are very welcome! You deserve the shout out! ;0) So glad our paths have crossed!

    Emily Jean -- So glad you said that about my button. There must be some problem with the code. I just emailed my blog designer and asked her to fix it. I will let you know when it is functioning properly. If you hadn't said something, who know when I'd have figured it out!

    Happy Reading, everyone! ;0)

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  5. Oh wow...you didn't have to do that!! I'm ever so grateful...but I hope that it wasn't out of guilt or anything...and yeah...I might be a little biased but I think they're pretty cute myself!!

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  6. No guilt, Kris! I was just in a hurry when I first posted. ;0) When you left your comment I realized I'd left you off the list.

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  7. Congrats on your awards!

    I've already checked out one of the blogs that you mentioned. Thanks for including mine in your list.

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  8. Thanks!!! I am touched and honoured! I have some quiet time this morning with baby asleep so I get to catch up on some blog reading, and this was a lovely surprise (glad you like my blog) xx God Bless xx

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  9. Thank you..you totally deserve the awards!

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