Embracing Shortcomings as a Mum by Celebrating Imperfections
Embracing Shortcomings as a Mum by Celebrating Imperfections
Being a parent is no easy feat, but being an ultimate parent is even more daunting. As a mum, I always strive to be the best I can be for my children. However, let's be real - I make plenty of mistakes along the way. Despite the pain that comes with messing up, I make a point to learn from my errors and become a better mum because of them. Over my 23 years of parenting, I've learned that embracing my imperfections leads to personal growth, a stronger bond with my kids, and a more fulfilling parenting journey.
Parenting is a journey full of ups and downs. No matter how hard we try, we will all make mistakes. Sometimes, we forget to pack our child's lunch, or we miss an important appointment or event. Other times, we may have said something hurtful to our child or made a parenting decision that didn't go as planned. However, mistakes are a natural part of the learning process, and it's how we deal with them that makes us better parents.
So, instead of dwelling on my mistakes and beating myself up about the mistakes I make (but…I will always instinctively beat myself up), I try to embrace them and use them as a learning opportunity. By acknowledging my mistakes and taking responsibility for them, I can teach my kids about accountability and accepting responsibility for my actions. We can also model the importance of humility and the ability to learn from our mistakes.
When I embrace my imperfections as a parent, I believe it creates a stronger bond with my children. My kids see that I am not perfect and that I make mistakes, just like they do and like everyone does. This helps them feel more comfortable sharing their own struggles and mistakes with me. They know that I will be there to support them, no matter what.
In addition, embracing my mistakes and being vulnerable with my kids helps them develop empathy and understanding. When they see that I am not perfect, they learn to be patient and compassionate with themselves and others. They also learn that they don't have to be perfect to be loved or accepted.
Embracing our imperfections as parents leads to a more fulfilling parenting journey. We learn to let go of our unrealistic expectations and enjoy the journey instead of just focusing on the destination. We embrace the joy and love that comes with being a parent, even in the midst of the chaos and imperfection.
Final Thought
As parents, we should celebrate our mistakes and use them as a learning opportunity. By embracing our imperfections, we model accountability, humility, and the ability to learn from our mistakes. We also create a stronger bond with our children, develop empathy and understanding, and have a more fulfilling parenting journey. So celebrate with me to becoming the best parents we can be, one imperfect step at a time!
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About me
I am a married mother of four children. One of those four children is our granddaughter, for whom we are SGO (legal guardians)/kinship carers. I run a small business and enjoy writing, so I blog. My blog focuses on my family life as well as my experiences of living with chronic illnesses and disabilities such as ME/CFS, spinal stenosis, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia. Oh, and I am only in my mid-40s.