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By: Pamela Hunt Cloyd

Pamela Hunt Cloyd — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:31:58 +0000

I just came upon this post tonight, and I so needed it! Thank you for reminding me that all mothers - even those with as much wisdom as you possess - face doubt and their own limits.

My son often brings me to my knees. But he also brings me to my yoga mat, to laughter, to the center of myself.

By: Pamela Hunt Cloyd

Pamela Hunt Cloyd — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 02:31:58 +0000

I just came upon this post tonight, and I so needed it! Thank you for reminding me that all mothers - even those with as much wisdom as you possess - face doubt and their own limits.

My son often brings me to my knees. But he also brings me to my yoga mat, to laughter, to the center of myself.

By: JennyAnnWheeler

JennyAnnWheeler — Sat, 15 May 2010 00:34:39 +0000

Dani, I echo your sentiment about making mistakes. I think the best we can do, as parents, as people, is to realize that making mistakes is normal. Taking accountablility for the mistakes we make, is exceptional. The fact that you are thinking about how to be a functional parent points to the heart-swelling fact that you're doing your best. And that's really all we can do. What I tell myself: today, I will try to be good enough. In the moment, I will make boundaries as needed, I will be compassionate and validate my children's feelings, love them for who they are and take comfort in the fact that, like all children, my children are resilient.
From one parent to another, be kind to yourself.
Sincerely,
JennyAnn Wheeler

By: lemead

lemead — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:42:31 +0000

Agh. The DS. The bane of my mothering life. But also the blessing - since it allows me to read, basically.

I like your interpretation, that accepting the limit also means embracing the possibility - or certainty - that there is much, much more out there.