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November 1, 2017

How To Act Like a Calm Mom Even If You Don't Feel Like One



Like most moms, I was a perfect parent until I had actual children. 

But ever since that first big "it's a girl!" announcement, I've been messing up with rather alarming regularity.

Thankfully, God has taught me a lot of lessons along the way. The other day, in fact, He showed me that it really is possible for an older mom to learn new tricks.

I'm so grateful to my friend Ruthie Gray for letting me share this lesson. I'd love to have you head on over to read the rest of this story about the mom-with-mileage "aha moment" I wish I'd had when I was a younger mom...




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8 comments:

  1. Marva | SunSparkleShineNovember 2, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    Oooh...I love Ruthie and you're already speaking my language, Elizabeth, so I'm heading right over to check out the rest of this post. :-)
    Blessings to you!

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    1. Elizabeth SpencerNovember 2, 2017 at 8:29 AM

      Aw, thank you, Marva! You've got it right: Ruthie rocks. :) Thanks so much for taking the trip over...bless you!

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  2. candyNovember 2, 2017 at 9:43 PM

    We were all perfect parents with all the answers before children. They do teach us so much. Found you on Bloggers Pit Stop.

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  3. Syncopated MamaNovember 3, 2017 at 10:14 AM

    Left a comment over there. ;)

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    1. Elizabeth SpencerNovember 3, 2017 at 10:40 AM

      Thank you, my sweet! And your name (well, Syncopated Mama) was spoken in hushed and reverent tones earlier today when I was talking to my mom about our big family Christmas and what we could do to entertain all the kids. My mom mentioned something of yours she saw or saved or downloaded or signed up for or something. So, thank you for saving our family Christmas!! xoxo

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  4. Michele MorinNovember 17, 2017 at 11:43 AM

    Ha! "Mom with Mileage!" CRACK me up!
    I will head over to read at Ruthie's place, but let me first confess that I was a much better grandmother before my grandchildren were actually born, so I guess this is a generation-spanning affliction.

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    1. Elizabeth SpencerNovember 18, 2017 at 12:08 PM

      LOL, Michele...that is a riot! Thanks for the honest perspective. ;) I'm honored to be in the "moms with mileage" club with you. It's a wild but rewarding journey! :)

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I'd love to hear from you! Feel free to tell me what you really think. Years ago, I explained to my then-two-year-old that my appointment with a counselor was "sort of like going to a doctor who will help me be a better mommy." Without blinking, she replied, "You'd better go every day." All of which is just to say I've spent some time in the school of brutal honesty!