Coming Clean: Confessions of an Imperfect Parent: Did You Hear the Buzz?

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.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Did You Hear the Buzz?

It's the Opening Day of Little League Baseball.

And it looks like my son Micah made it to the Bee(s) after all.

If you haven't read about the Bee Micah didn't make and the sting his mama felt,

be sure to read here.

3 comments:

KarenFebruary 13, 2010 at 6:52 PM
What a cutie! I know he'll love me saying that. Hope he has lots of fun, sports are so neat.
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SunshineFebruary 14, 2010 at 7:49 AM
Yipee! Maybe you had to go through the not-making-it part just to learn a great lesson that you passed on to us so well. I just love your blog and keep reading every post, gleaning from your life. Thanks for sharing your heart so honestly.
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Help! Mama Remote...February 14, 2010 at 9:40 PM
That is so good. You seemed to take control of your emotions anyway on the Spelling Bee. I tagged you on 10 happy things. http://blog.helpmamaremote.com/2010/02/14/10-happy-things-meme/
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