Wrong/Right

I had a tough day today. Needless to say, I came home from church this morning feeling like a complete and utter failure in my ventures as a mother. After a good, hard cry I had to give myself a pep talk. So, in order to affirm myself a bit, I made a list of the things I have done wrong and the things I haven't done wrong.

Things I've Done Wrong In Raising My Children

• I have allowed Baby to nurse herself to sleep, thus making weaning even harder.
• I haven't instilled great eating habits, though I don't feed them chicken nuggets every day.
• Potty training has been a huge chore.
• I have let them sleep in my bed (to me, this isn't bad, but I realize most people think it is, so I will list it here)
• I let them go to bed sometimes without brushing their teeth.
• They watch too much TV.
• I've spanked too hard or spanked in anger when I shouldn't have.
• I haven't spanked when I should have.
• I haven't followed through on all threats and promises.

Things I've Done Right

• I kiss them every night when I tuck them in and tell them I love them.
• I read to them every day.
• I am here with them every day.
• I play with them.
• I want for them.
• I've given them massages when they were babies.
• I put their towels in the dryer when they are coming out of the bath on a cold night.
• I've never taken them to a crack house.
• I've caught their vomit in my hands. This is a biggie.
• I've never put Pepsi in a baby bottle.

Both lists could probably be longer. And in the coming days I may add to them. Feel free to add some of your own if you'd like.