What kind of mother am I?

What kind of mother am I?

Hard....too hard?
Value motivated?
Strong & Strict or Over-bearing & frightening?
Love disher vs. Love restrictor

I don't really know.

I watch mothers all around me and I see each of their parenting styles and I wonder often if I am cold.

I know that my personality is fun loving, but I am also ordered and I have requirements of my children. I can't tolerate disrespectful children....I just was not raised that way.  I couldn't say anything remotely close to what I hear kids say to their parents...even the little ones, especially the little ones, and I will not put up with my children being disrespectful to me or others.

If that is being over bearing, I accept it.

I will do all that I can to give to this planet good, respectful , upstanding human beings. And I know that it starts with respect for others and self.

I watched the following video and cried, because I really appreciate my partnership with God. I would like my children to choose the right paths in life, although I know I can't make them, but I can give them the tools they need to make the decision for themselves.



My values can't be compromised and I stand at the battlefront for my kids. I am their armor at this point and time, so when my choices seem strict and overbearing, know I am protecting my heart and soul.

Being the parent to my children can be challenging, probably to the surprise to many. I have many days a tears, yelling and run away impulses.... and I am not talking about the kids, that's me.

Being 'Momma' is hard and I only wish that there are more immediate thank yous and less immediate I hate you.