Was I cut out for this?

I am a regular visitor to Momformation on babycenter.com. (I mean, how else am I going to spend my work days? Working? Pshaw!)

Anyway, if you can check out the site, there's some interesting articles which pop up throughout the day written by various parenting experts and other moms.

My favorite author, Betsy Shaw, wrote a very interesting article today which touched on a thought that has weaseled into my brain now and again, every time I have a problem with Sprite, either getting through to her, or trying to make her get through to me.

She discussed being cut out to be a mother. She referenced a poll which had been taken for the site asking if people every worry if they were cut out to be a mom and was surprised to see how many other people were in the same boat.

We all have those moments of What was I thinking? when our kids drive us up the never-ending wall. I have only 16 months experience in the subject myself, but Sprite knows what buttons to push when she wants to.

I made a comment on Betsy Shaw's post which I want to share with you:

I doubt my mothering skills every time my toddler:
Falls off my bed (only happened once, but yikes!)
Falls off anything for that matter
Wants Daddy instead of Mommy
Refuses to kiss me
Refuses to listen
Makes me lose my patience
Makes me lose my temper
Makes me lose both patience and temper
Is left at daycare so I can go to work (makes me very sad to leave her there!)
I remember exactly why I wanted to be a mother when:
I hold her in my arms and she is safe, warm, and happy
She is excited to see me when I pick her up from daycare
She lets me know with kisses and hugs how glad she is that I'm her mommy.
Motherhood has never been perfect for me, but the fact that I AM a mother is perfection TO me.

Comments

[Susan]

That was a great comment you left for the other mother. I am sure she shares your sentiments exactly-or at least close to it :)