Mommy Guilt

What is making you feel guilty? I just had some mommy guilt brew and probably deserved! My son was having a play at school. He said to me this morning, "please don't forget my play today." I was all set to show him what a great mommy I am and not only be there but be early. I organized my morning to make sure I was done work, showered and actually looking like I had it all together. The Perfect Mom Look. Well, all was going well until I got distracted by trying to fit in just one more thing before I left the house. It seems for me (and maybe for you) that I am constantly filling up every minute so that I don't get behind on motherhood, wife-hood and beyond. At what cost? The cost of having my son upset when I showed up late for his play. I did not forget it, I was looking forward to it, and I was hoping to please him so he knew how much I loved him. Arriving late blew The Perfect Mom Look. No shower, no clean clothes, and no smile on my face could hide that I was late. He was sad and I was sad too. I learned that I can't be the perfect mom but I can take a look at slowing down and letting some things go for those moments that are important. Are we all trying to do too much?