To Good Moms

Emelia likes me to tell her “a tale” at bedtime. One night last week I told her all the reasons I love her and for some reason during that I mentioned that she’s good to her babies. Now, she wants me to tell her all the ways she’s good to her babies – why she’s a “good mommy”.

I was thinking about it last night and I realized that real mommies usually don’t hear what makes them such good mommies from their kids or from their husbands, so here’s to all my mommy-friends:

NBC – you are a good mom because you had the courage to try again after your loss. You are a good mom because you ran the marathon of a stressful pregnancy and finished with flying colors. You are a good mom because you schlepped CC to every specialist you could find (even in utero!) and never slacked off finding the best care for her. You are a good mom because you will pass on to her your strength, your loyalty and your humor.

SEDW – you are a good mom because you went through hours upon hours of all that blood stuff to get ESW here safely! You are a good mom because you’ve already filled out pre-school applications for DJW. You are a good mom because you aren’t afraid to haul two kiddos on a plane for visits to Gigi. You are a good mom because you will pass on to your children your tenacity and love of family.

ADC - you are a good mom because you suffer through the husband working nights crap with me! You are a good mom because you've got the bath schedule down pat! You are a good mom because you don't let your kids run in church. You are a good mom because you constantly put them first. You are a good mom because you will pass on to them down-home values and a sense of responsibility.

VBS – you are a good mom because you’ve given life to the fourth generation of TLS’s! You’re a good mom because TL has God-awful reflux and you’ve learned to handle puke like a pro. You are a good mom because you spend hours upon hours chasing down a busy little man to give breathing treatments. You are a good mom because you will pass on to him your patience and nurturing abilities.

JRM – you are a good mom solely because you have 4 kids and are still alive and sane! You mange 4 kids, 2 dogs and a husband with style! You are a good mom because you take all 4 swimming and to the park and the zoo! Can you tell I’m amazed at this feat of having 4 kids? You are a good mom because you will pass on to them your love of family, a wonderful education, and a commitment to service.

You are all good moms! And good mom-friends!