8 things you didn’t know about being a mom
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I read this article on CNN with some interest. I've been a mom for over 25 years now and I am still learning things. But for new moms, the learning curve is huge and while you may get more advice than you ever wanted, nothing can fully prepare you for what is about to happen to your life.Paula Spencer, of Parenting.com, has compiled a list of eight not-so-bright-sides of being a mom. While she does include the silver lining to each cloud, her points are well-made. Some examples: Once you have children, using the bathroom alone becomes a treat. You are going to mess up and make mistakes. Your kid is going to hurt your feelings. But the one that resonates the most with me is the fact that you won't know for sure whether you've done a good job or not for 20 or 30 years. Oh, you will get clues along the way, but you won't know for sure until your child leaves you. Speaking of leaving you, that's a trauma that should be on the list as well.
A very few moms find the downside of parenting to be more than they can handle. But for those of us who are not completely self-centered, the good and the bad even out , and at the end of the day it is all worth it. What surprised you the most about being a parent?Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments