I admire you, moms, because...
...you parent each of your children as individuals, nurturing them into the distinct human beings they are.
...you lost your only child, and you cheerfully tend to ailing family members, never asking for anything for yourself.
...you spent countless afternoons in the backyard playing catch with your son.
...your house may not be clean, but it abounds with love.
...you sat beside your son in the principal's office as he took accountability for his actions and faced his consequences, not making excuses for him, but guiding him, loving him, and forgiving him.
...you teach your children that smaller bellies and needier ones eat first.
...you parent alone or in the absence of your partner.
...you adopted your children.
...you've watched your child suffer and helped her endure.
...you made a difficult choice on behalf of your family.
...you teach your children the value of community service, hard work, and reflective practice.
...you accepted your child before and after she came out to you.
...you open your mind and heart when your child has something to teach you.
...you maintain a healthy relationship with your ex and honor the relationship your children have with your former partner.
...you tend to your own health, needs, passions, and dreams, and demonstrate that a balanced individual is a better parent.
...you exercise/play an instrument/sew/create/build/cook/play/work with your child.
...you are tough when you need to be.
...you talk frankly with your child about sex.
...you apologize to your children when you're wrong or out of bounds.
...you have no children of your own but care for them as if they're yours.
...you have one child or many; you work outside or inside the home; you breast- or bottle feed; you cloth- or disposable diaper; you public or private school; you buy all organic or not: but you follow your instincts and do what feels right to you without judging others.
Thank you for inspiring me.
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