She Doesn't Think So, But.....

...she actually is...
a great mother, that is.
I'm talking about Kylie.
She's right.  She doesn't always get her house spotless clean.  There are usually clean clothes not yet folded, dishes in the sink and toys strewn from one end of the house to the other.  But only because there are happy people who live there and enjoy every moment of their lives.  There is a very happy 2 yr old little boy that loves his mommy and daddy, does NOT care what his house looks like, if he's in his pajamas or dressed for the day, if he has blueberry muffins, Ravioli or cold cereal for breakfast.  Doesn't care if the clothes on the couch are folded because he's too busy helping his momma make a cake for his daddy for dinner and can entertain himself for hours while his mommy takes care of the new 2 month old sister at his house.  Yes, their both in diapers, but mom has started the potty training efforts in between everything else she is trying to be perfect at each day.

To my sweet Kylie....
Don't EVER feel bad about the days that you never get out of your pajamas.
Don't EVER feel bad about the days your husband has to open up a can of Campbell's soup for dinner.
Don't EVER feel bad about the days there are toys all over the family room that have been played with by your sweet and happy Preston.
Don't EVER feel bad about your non- make up, hair up in pony tail days.
Don't EVER feel bad about the things you see unfinished or unaccomplished in your home, but only recognize and consider the things you DID do that day, even if it was only feed your children.

There is not a single mother in this world who has a perfect day, every day.
I learned a LONG time ago there is no such woman as SUPER - MOM.  She does not exist; not in this life anyways.  We are all just trying to do the best we can; some days are better than others.  In fact, most days, we just do our best to survive to the next day.
Give yourself a break...a pat on the back...and a kick in the pants when needed.
You are not perfect...yet.
Give yourself time.  You have plenty of moments, as shown above, that you have much to be proud of.  Remember those.
Your children will.