Well, I'm in my first week of puppy motherhood. I absolutely love it. Murad and I keep marveling on how much we love Sampson. Oh did I mention that Murad and Sampson share the same birthday? How awesome is that?
We get so many compliments when we walk him in our neighborhood. He loves to play, but he chews on everything, even me!
Motherhood is hard. I feel like I know instinctively what Sampson needs and wants, having grown up with a dog. However, it is hard work. The 3am restroom breaks are killing me. And our apartment is a mess. The list could go on. It's just hard enough being a puppy-mommy and I can't imagine being a real mommy.
I just worry that in a few years when Murad and I have kids that I won't be a good mom. My mom was such a good mom. She worked full time, volunteered for PTA, made our lunches each day, sewed our clothes and Halloween costumes, and our home was always clean. Not only did she work full time, but she worked as one of the most challenging professions, a nurse. I just don't know how I will do it! I admire my mother and all the mothers around me so much. It's hard work! I'm so devoted to teaching and I know when I have children I will continue to work full-time in education. I just hope I can balance everything. I hope I can still have a somewhat clean house, be a great mom to my kids, excel at my job and last, but not least, have a wonderful marriage. These are all the things I want. Let's just hope I can get them. We may have to set aside money for a house cleaner, but aside from that, I'm positive I can do everything else, right?
Who I Be
- A J
- My life is a series of unexpected events, adventures and challenges. Marrying a wonderful man whom I met in an airport. Gaining a beautiful stepdaughter. Mother to two Huskies. Teacher of the English Language and Literature and other life skills to approximately 120 kids each year. Daughter to two great parents. Sister to a funny, unpredictable brother. Overworked and underpaid, but I love my life!
2 comments:
I've come to learn that if you are worried about how to be a good mother, you are always doing what you think is best for you kids. So don't worry.
It's nice that you have fond memories of your mother. I bet if you ask her to recall those days, she'll voice worries of not spending enough time with you, or not having a perfectly clean house, etc. But when children have a peaceful and joyful childhood, they tend to remember those good things. And going along with what you said, it's very important to have a happy and healthy marriage in order to have happy and healthy kids. I think you are well on your way to being a great mom.
PS- I'll be thinking about you this week and Lit Fest and KATE!
Are you kidding me, you are going to be an amazing mother. You already make lunches for your man before work, your home is lovely and clean and you are so attentive to detail. You are organized, you are intelligent you are driven. Honey if you are worried, I should be peeing my pants. You will be such a great mother, and the fact you had such an amazing example will only make you better!
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