If you have friends that are momma’s, Check on Them.
You never know when a mom is at her whits end from getting constant sass from their child, fixing to break because no matter what you do your kiddo won’t stop crying, scared because you aren’t sure you’re making the “right choices”, worried that the “spanking” you just gave your kid will hurt society’s view on you or if you’re just having a tough day.
Being the mom of a young toddler, I know all to well the roller coaster ride of emotions you get taken on with your kiddo. They can go from being in the best mood to melting down because the lego building broke and I’m not a “lego master builder” yet so I can’t fix it.
Ever see (or hear) a mom in WalMart with a screaming child? Been there done that and the only thing I didn’t get was the t-shirt. I have LEFT MY BUGGY at Walmart full of stuff because my kiddo was screaming. Trust me, I didn’t want to be there just as much as you didn’t want to hear my screaming kid. No one likes being in those situations. Think about it next time you want to make a smart comment about how “someone needs to shut that kid up” remember there is a momma on the other end of that kid that wants nothing more than that. She doesn’t want to be apart of the crazy show you are witnessing either.
I recently ran into a momma that I know and her sweet girl, who has always been sweet every time I see her, was having a tough day. Screaming and kicking and nothing the momma was doing would work. I couldn’t just leave her there by herself to deal with that. Mrs. Katlyn may not have got her to stop screaming, but at least I knew that momma wasn’t alone anymore. Being a mom in a situation like this before, sometimes it’s nice to have someone just be there with you.
Mom’s have tough days emotionally. Remember them. Make sure they are doing okay.
And momma’s remember, you are the best! Hang in there! Never give up on your kiddos. AND REMEMBER, they grow up quickly so cherish every minute, even if it involves tantrums in public.
Kate. Simply Living; 