Anyone who knows me, knows that my kids are my world. You know..you hear it all the time…everything I do…I do for them! Yup I am one of those moms and proud of it. I love being a mom!
Growing up, I never in a thousand years would have dreamed that I would be the one married and with kids. This was never my dream! I was not one of those girls who dreamed of being married at 27, having a husband, 2 kids and a pet…yet here I am! I didn’t get married until I was in my early 30s but still, I am living what many girls dreamed of their whole childhood.
When I became a wife, I knew that I would have my hands full and go through many trials and errors to be a ‘good’ wife. This continues to be the case 9 years into this thing called marriage. Marriage is hard work. Don’t get me wrong, I love being a wife but I just don’t know how good I am at it…you would probably have to ask me husband….on second thought…never mind-don’t ask him-lol!
When I became a mother, I knew that I would also have many trails and errors but somehow, I knew I could handle them. Being a mom is something I feel I was born to be. Being a mom is what wakes me up in the mornings, motivates me everyday and sends warm and mushy feeling through my body daily. I LOVE BEING A MOM!!! Everyday when I hug and kiss my children and tell them I love them, it is so natural. I can’t remember a day that I have not told them I loved them, hugged and kissed them. At night when we say prayers, my prayer and thanks to God is for choosing me to be their mom. When I tell you I love being a mom…..I really do!!
If I were to give myself a grade on being a mom, I would probably give myself a B+, with room for improvement on managing my frustration, playing just to play and anger and setting a good example for organization.
I thought it would be interesting to see what the grade the kiddies would give me as a mom. I found this Modern Mom Report Card and although it is geared more towards older children, I thought I would adapt it a bit for my kiddies.
Here we go……My version of the Modern Mom Report Card:
Grading Scale:
Green-always/most times
Yellow-Sometimes/usually
Red-Never
Graded by AE & MJ: ages 7 and almost 5:
Do I make you feel safe and protected?
MJ- Green
AE-Green
Do I lead by example?
MJ:Yellow
AE: Yellow
Do I teach you how to be organized?
MJ: Yellow
AE:Yellow
Do I offer you healthy food choices?
MJ: Green
AE: Green
Do I spend quality time with you/play with you?
MJ: Green
AE: Yellow
Do I teach you the importance of being on time?
MJ: Green
AE: Green
Do I encourage you to try things yourself?
MJ: Green
AE: Green
Do you think that I believe in you?
MJ: Green
AE: Green
Do I give you privacy/personal space?
MJ: Green
AE: Yellow
When I punish you, is it reasonable and fair?
MJ: Green
AE: Green
Do I make you feel special?
MJ: Green
AE:Green
Do I keep my word?
MJ: Green
AE: Yellow
Am I fun?
MJ: Green
AE: Green
Do I value your opinion?
MJ: Green
AE: Yellow
When we are together, do I give you my attention?
MJ: Green
AE: Green
Things I do well:
MJ: being a nice mom, helping me get dressed.
AE: being a great mom, help me when I am frustrated, you help us in a nice way.
Things that I need to work on:
MJ: stop screaming at me when I don’t listen to you
AE: being patient, you are not always that patient, practice stop screaming when the Giants are playing.
Well there you have it. My first mom report card…..that wasn’t too bad.
I have to admit, I was really nervous as to what they would say. I feel pretty good about my report card and my efforts at being a good mom to them.
#proundmama
Fit Mama Meeks 
LOVE this. I’m the same way – getting married and having kids was never my dream (but here I am!). Congrats on your report card! So many greens!!
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oh I love this! Being a wife and a mom is really hard but looks like your kiddos think you rock! Fun post
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Yes…wife/mom is super hard. I think I got the mother thing down pretty well though-lol! We will see if I can keep it up-ha!
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Aw, I love that you surveyed your kiddies!! Such a great idea momma!
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Thanks!
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Such a good idea! Years can just fly by and you’d never think to get any feedback but that’s such a positive thing to do for you and your children. You did great 🙂
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Thanks.
I always wonder how I am doing as a mom. My friends and parents tell me all the time how awesome the kids are and that they credit it to our parenting but I really wanted to get a kids perspective….I think I will do this twice a year until they get tired of me asking the questions-lol!
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Hhahaha, this is awesome. I’m pretty sure my kids would say the same thing about the screaming, lol. Hey, no one’s perfect 😉
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I try so hard not to yell but sometimes it is all I have to get them on order….#smh!
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I think you definitely hit the high notes with them. Being a mom is a very, very, very hard job — there’s no off time. I can’t even imagine.
I also did not picture myself as a mom (hello, I am not one), nor did I picture myself being the first of my friends to marry — at 23, no less! But here we are 30 years later (or it will be in a few days, if I don’t kill him first).
All my relatives always say what a shame it was that I didn’t have kids, that I’d make a great mom . . . maybe yes, probably not, but it’s not a decision I’ve ever regretted.
I’m a pretty good dog/cat mom though. 🙂
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Happy 30th…..wow!!!
Cat/Dog moms are the best! My poor cat feels like a step-child know with the human kids around…I need to spend some quality time with her now that I think about it….
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My cat gets extremely needy when it gets colder! He needs lap time morning, noon & night & stalks me !
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