Longtime reader of Simple Mom and blogger over at Steady Mom, Jamie Martin has just released her first book, Steady Days: A Journey Toward Intentional, Professional Motherhood
Jamie has a big heart and an encouraging spirit, and her book drips of her passion to inspire moms to treat their role of motherhood as the most rewarding job around.
This weekend, she is generously giving three Simple Mom readers a signed copy of her book! And I recently had a chance to chat with her about this latest work…
1. Congratulations on the release of your book! Can you tell SM readers in a few sentences what the book is about?
Thank you so much, Tsh!
Steady Days
2. I know many mamas feel like they don’t have time to be a “professional mama,” and that they feel so much pressure to do things perfectly. What would you say to those mamas?
Professionalism isn’t about perfection or adding anything extra to our already very full plates. It isn’t about trying to “do it all” or do what some other mother is doing with her kids. In my mind, being a professional mother means not allowing life to just happen and pass you by. It means choosing the type of life you want for yourself and your family, and purposefully going after that goal. It means playing to your strengths–thereby becoming the best mother you can be for your children.
3. What’s one word you would use to describe the atmosphere in your home?
Freedom. My goal is that the atmosphere in our home allows each member of our family to become our best self–discovering and using the incredibly unique talents and skills we’ve each been given in a way that helps and impacts others. I want my children to feel free to become who they are meant to be–to be influential individuals who think for themselves. And that’s what I also want for myself as their mother.
4. Do you ever get asked, “How do you do it all?” Explain a little bit about how you choose your priorities, and about how you deal with that never-ending to-do list at home.
I don’t get asked that very often–I think it’s because I’m so open and real on my blog about all the things I don’t do!
I only put six things on my to-do list each day. Often the first three repeat: read to the kids, make dinner plans, do laundry. The other three spaces allow me to sort out life as it happens and time for blogging/writing projects. And that’s a wrap! It’s a very full life but one centered around my priorities, not someone else’s. I love it.
5. What’s the main thing you hope readers of your book walk away with?
Confidence. Sometimes parenting books unintentionally heap further guilt on mamas who already doubt their mothering abilities. Steady Days
6. What does this next year look like for you? Any plans to write a second book?
2010 is going to be an incredible year, and kicking it off this way is such a wonderful start! I’m also privileged to be part of one of the new blogs Tsh is launching in February through Simple Living Media. I’m thrilled to be the editor for the new site, Simple Homeschool, which will enable me to write about another of my passions–education.
I do have plans for a second book. I’d like to write about how we can give our children a global perspective–enabling them to become leaders who impact and change the world. But I won’t be getting started on that for a few months, not until I can make it work for our family and still keep everyone sane. As I mentioned above, I can’t do it all! But global-mindedness is a subject very close to my heart.
And most of my year will be spent loving and learning with my three little people. That is, after all, the most important thing.
Giveaway Time
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Here’s how to win one of the three signed copies of Steady Days: A Journey Toward Intentional, Professional Motherhood
1. Leave a comment on this post, answering this question — What do you think is the single hardest thing about parenting?
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This giveaway will end on Monday, January 18 at 11:59 p.m. EST. I hope you win!
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For me, the hardest thing about parenting is keeping outsiders “very negative behavior” from influencing my children. There were a few times my kids came home with shocker questions. Questions too mature for an 8, or 7 year old.
Many children are maturing way too fast and it really disturbs me.
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I think the hardest thing about parenting is trying to balance everything ~ the kids (treating each as an individual & fostering each childs’ talents), the housework, the relationship with my husband, the relationships with friends & family, my spiritual life, exercising, making balanced meals, & last but not least time for myself ~ & doing it all in a healthy way. Oh yeah…I forgot about my part time job too!!!
Since we homeschool our parenting looks different in that we have our children with us all the time. I guess the hardest thing is managing time for us and them. It’s tough to schedule since I’m not a schedule type person.
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As a mother of only one (who is 1 year old) at this point, the hardest part of parenting for me has been trying to discern/decide between conflicting roles and desires. As a mother I want one thing, as a professional I want another, as a wife something else seems more important, and as an individual I have other ideas. Finding a balance of these has been a challenge and an adjustment.
For me, the hardest thing about parenting is figuring out what to do to help my son learn and grow. He’s eight months now, and I continually strive to seek a balance between letting him explore independently and wanting to “interfere” with his learning process by having him do an activity with me.
I think the single hardest thing about being a mom is the constant-ness of it. Even when I am away from the kids, they are always on my mind. It is, however, also a blessing of motherhood. Another one close to the top for me would be the inability to “know” how to do it. Your book sounds great. I’d love to read your next one, global mentality for my children is a top priority on my parenting list, but one that I am also not quite sure how to get across to them.
balance. and remembering to breathe.
Balancing everything and accepting that, as long as the kids are fed, dressed and loved on, I’ve had a full day! My amazing husband reminds me of this when I say, “I got nothing done today!”
One of the hardest things about parenting is the 24-7 on call duty of it. But the rewards, oh the rewards!!
The single hardest thing about parenting for me is being consistent, with schedules, discipline, training, etc. I am not one to really like to be so tied to a schedule, but then it is hard to be consistent when life comes at you fast! And I’ve got four kids and my husband’s teenage brother to stay on top of, so a lot to keep track of in this household sometimes!
The hardest part of parenting for me is getting past “good enough.” It’s like there’s this magical line in the sand where it’s not really _done_, but it’s close enough that I’d rather do _ANYTHING_ else than finish and really create the sanctuary that I want my house to be. It’s not a ginormous mess, but it’s still not _clean_. But because I do unimportant things in the meantime (it’s not like I’m spending purposeful time with my kids instead of the cleaning), everyone suffers. I recognize it, but have a really hard time doing anything about it.
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The hardest part of parenting for me is taking time to play when there are so many things to do.
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The hardest thing for me is probably patience and discipline. I also feel like I need to get stuff done around the house, but still have time to spend one on one with my kids. It is a definite challenge!
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The hardest part of parenting for me is carving out true me time. We all know that it benefits the whole family when Momma gets a recharge. However, too often I’m on the end on my to-do list for the day. This year I’m really working hard on making myself a priority. Living each day to it’s fullest and making sure I’m looking out for myself. If I don’t, who will?
For me, it’s completely setting aside my own agenda and changing it to prioritize my kids and role as a mom. I kind of need to die to myself daily – sometimes it’s really great but sometimes it’s sooooo hard!
The single hardest thing about parenting is trying to not feel guilty at the end of the day…”did she have a good day, eat well, sleep well, play enough…etc.”
The hardest thing for me is sometimes knowing what is best for my child. Making those tough decisions that will set the course of their life.
The hardest thing about parenting is finding the time to get everything done while still giving the best of yourself to your children. And not getting stressed out during the middle of it all..
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The hardest part of being a parent is taking the time to enjoy the journey. Letting things be “done enough” to just be still with one another.
The hardest thing as a new parent is the isolation you feel. Staying home is lonely, especially with a 7 month old as your conversationalist and too often new parents don’t know how to connect in this totally foreign “mom world”
I think the hardest thing about parenting for me is trying to find a good balance of spending enough time playing with my child while also getting dinner ready and laundry done and put away. At the same time, I want her to know how to keep herself entertained without requiring someone to play with her at all times, and I work full-time.
This is definitely the most challenging part of parenting for me
I believe the single hardest thing about parenting is, inspite of all of our own shortcomings, instilling true & valuable values to our children. In our household this means loving the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind & strength & loving others as yourself.
For me, a young mom still going to school, the hardest thing is choosing to do things which may seem really painful now – like leaving my little girl to go to class two whole days a week – in order to later help my husband provide a home and life for her and her yet to be had siblings. I have to keep the right perspective and allow myself to just do my best. I’m always struggling with perfectionism in mothering and that is a really hard thing to deal with. God’s grace is definitely enough – just sometimes hard to feel on the day to day. I’m praying for better understanding of that.
The hardest part of parenting? Remembering that playing with my daughter is more rewarding for both of us than constantly cleaning the kitchen or doing the laundry. She won’t remember that her socks were always folded and put away, but she will remember the things we do together.
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I’m not a mother yet, but the fear that’s the hardest to get over as I prepare to be one is that EVERYONE (my 7 married siblings and mother) will be watching and of course critiquing and of course I’ll be failing. It’s the fear of the damage I’ll be causing to these young little people in my ignorance. So I’m currently reading everything I can – I know – in some people’s eyes I’m sure I’ll still be a failure and I just need to get over that NOW.
i am very intrigued by this book’s concepts
The hardest thing is keeping cool. My daughter has started acting out, telling me no, and all…… This too shall pass!
I’m not quite sure what the hardest part of parenting is yet – we’re expecting our first in May. But I’m sure I’ll find lots of things that are challenging, and I sure could use some help.
Thanks for offering the chance to win this book!
hmmm… there are so many challenges in being a parent. I think the difficulty for me right now is finding the time to give each one of them a piece of me. The baby seems to demand SO much time, I feel my older time often get shafted.
But also, it’s the feeling of inadequacy. Am I enough for my kids? are they learning enough? are they laughing enough? Will they look back on their childhood and think it was a good one?
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The hardest thing about parenting? Maintaining balance in everything-I still haven’t gotten the hang of it! Struggling with mommy guilt is another one.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the idea of this book! For me, I was a very successful professional woman before children. I love staying at home, but I would love to maintain the drive I had while working in my previous career! Sometimes the days just seem so monotonous, I lose sight of the overall goals I am working towards. A book like this is just what I need – I hope my library has it!
Focusing on my few priorities and not being forced to react to all the little things. I have been eagerly awaiting this book…it sounds like a gem!
The balance between discipline, and enjoyment.
Not losing focus on the main thing!
“professional motherhood.” i love the approach. what a great perspective, and i am in total agreement. sometimes i think that society views motherhood as a secondary role in a woman’s life…one that is not as highly regarded as a “real” job. but motherhood is real, and it’s a profession that will have a long lasting impact.
for me, the hardest thing about parenting is managing everyone’s schedules. i have little ones at home and one older stepson who is 12. the huge gap in age makes managing schedules a juggling act sometimes. also, there are times when family activities we go to are geared towards the younger kiddies. and though our oldest is a good sport about it, it’s usually something he’s too old for. and conversely, there are family activities that are more appropriate for his age, but does not capture the interest (or may not be appropriate) for a young toddler. it’s definitely a balancing act at times.
btw, i don’t have twitter but i will share this post on FB
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I think the hardest part is being consistent. Enforcing the same rules all the time weather I am tired or frustrated or however much my daughter misbehaves. Also, thinking before I tell her not to do something that would really be ok, just not how I want it to be at the time. If that makes any sense.
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for some reason, today I can’t think of any hard parts. I am just thinking about how grateful I am for them. even on the hard days.
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sacrificing self and doing parenting 24/7 is the hardest
The hardest part about parenting is its “constancy” — when you are tired, or have a bad day, your kids are still there, depending on you to care for them and not to lose your temper! Sometimes I wish that I could freeze time for awhile to catch up on old projects (finish that child’s baby book before they become school-aged, for example!) and also establish goals and routines so that when time is unfrozen, I don’t have old projects hanging over my head, and I’ve had the time to set up our house and routine in a way that aligns most with my values and allows the kids the most enrichment environment possible.
The hardest part for me is finding the balance between spending time with the kids, and handling life’s details. I find the chores, phone calls, money management, household management (or computer, email, phone calls, if I’m honest) can take away my time with my kids. I see them growing so fast. I find it easy to have many special moments with my 3 year old, and need to figure out the best way to BE as a mom to my 7 and 9 year old boys, and how to create more special moments with them. I know I do a lot, but some days it just never feels like it is enough.
The hardest thing is that kids are always changing. As soon as you think you’ve got something figured out they move on to the next stage.
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Keeping things orderly enough without being obsessive about order. My house is usually all or nothing. A disaster or so clean, that I don’t want to get any craft supplies out all over the clean floor.
The hardest thing about parenting is finding the time to be a good parent, to just step away from all of life’s chores and spend quiet time with the kids.
Being on duty 24-7! Thanks for the giveaway…looking forward to reading this book!
The hardest thing about parenting is finding a balance between all the things that are important to me and my family. Finding and keeping that balance is an ongoing challenge that helps me learn about who I am as a parent as well as a person.
Myself-God teaches me about so many heart changes that are necessary when I see negative things reflected in my kids. Makes me more mindful of how I am leading in my actions and attitudes.
For me the hardest thing about parenting is not being a parent. We’ve struggled with infertility for years and are now well into the process of adopting a baby. I can’t wait to learn what I consider to be the hardest thing about parenting.
I have a one year old, so for right now, it seems to be having a good attitude and staying engaged on not-enough sleep.
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For me, the hardest thing is maintaining my focus on the wonderful things about 4-years-old and 2-years-old rather than getting overwhelmed about the not-so-wonderful stuff.
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I think the hardest thing is being present in the moment. Remembering that I am blessed to have these children, and what I do shapes who they will be.
Constantly second-guessing myself on whether the decisions/reactions I make are right, and if they will have long-term negative effects! argh
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I think the hardest thing about parenting is to first allow yourself to live under God’s grace and second, to extend that grace to your spouse and children. Basking in the grace when you don’t do it all perfectly, when you fall short. Showing that grace as you train and teach your children. And sometimes the hardest for me, is extending that grace to my husband who although we work hard at being on the same page, does things differently from how I do them. Not wrong, just differently.
If you ask me the hardest thing about parenting, my answer will probably change depending on the day. Sometimes, it’s lack of time to take care of the (endless) things on my to-do list. Sometimes, it’s lack of time for enjoying and playing with the kids as much as I want to; sometimes, it’s lack of time for me. I could go on and on…but I think it comes down to the simple truth that while being a parent is wonderful, the job of parenting is hard, and we could all use some extra support and encouragement.
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letting go of feeling like you have to do it all is the hardest part for me!
I need to do better at just enjoying my kids as they are at this moment instead of worrying about all the other “things” I need to do. And I definately need to work on my patience!
I think the hardest part is finding balance. It isn’t easy to allow kids to experiment and try new things while keeping from overscheduling, but that is my goal.
I have a difficult time getting it all done. I need to learn to let go of some things so I can spend more time enjoying my children, my husband and my home. I think, as so many have said, it’s trying to find balance — work, children, husband, self.
I’m trusting in timing here by entering this. Have been reading and inspired by your blog for some time, just never left a comment. Sorry! I think for me the hardest part about being a parent is the constantness (if that’s a word) of it which for me links with believing in myself to do it. Really liked what I was reading in this post in connection with this. Regardless of whether I’m lucky to win or not am delighted to keep on reading your blog and now have Jamie’s and her’s to add to my daily sanity visits. Thank you.
The hardest thing – dealing with eternal MOTHERGUILT! Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of Jamie’s book, I love her blog. Off to tweet now!
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The hardest thing about parenting for me is remembering to be patient. I often get caught up in wanting everything to be done now and need to stop and realize that the kids have their own priorities, too.
My baby is only 3 months old, so right now the hardest thing about parenting is getting her to sleep.
In my household the singlest hardest thing about parenting is getting my 5 children to understand that I parent each of them differently. Oh there are basic universal skills that apply to all of them but overall the nurturing, disciplining, caretaking are all unique. How can I say that my children are all individuals and expect one way of parenting to be successful? I have wonderfully brilliant, strong and self assured children. Though they are hard headed, occassionally lazy and most definately unorganized they are mine, all mine and I love them. ;D
I think one of the hardest things is the fact that my children are watching me all the time. How I control (or don’t) my temper, how I react to failure or disagreements or hurt. Three little sets of eyes are looking to me and, when I’ve had a difficult day, that can seem overwhelming.
Thanks for the chance to read this book.
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The hardest thing about parenting for me is being needed so much. I have 3 kids 4 and under and there are days where it is hard to be constantly needed by someone in the family. I tend to be an introvert and thrive on my alone quiet time so when the day starts early and ends late and there are constant little people at my feet begging for attention, I can easily get drained =)
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Decisions, decisions…
Trying to do what’s best, what’s right and not short-changing the little ones.
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yes, intentional is the one word I would like to have used to describe my parenting. but I often fall short. looking forward to reading Steady Days/
The hardest thing for me is being intentional and not just surviving each day!!
Consistency–it’s very hard for me. Moods change, situations change, but some things need to stay the same!
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I got my degree in Education and taught elementary school for 4 years. I thought I was prepared for motherhood but giving birth to my first born son knocked me off my very high horse with a very hard thud. As a teacher, I arrived at school an hour before the students to prepare the classroom. At 3:00 they left. I had many wonderful parents who praised me and gave me a pat on the back for doing such a great job. The difference is that as a mother, it’s so hard to be ON all the time. There is no time to prepare. You are always in it. There really isn’t anyone, except occasionally from the loving husband, to give you a pat on the back to tell you what a difference you are making. I would love to read the book, Steady Days. Thanks.
The single hardest thing about parenting is that I had no training before I got the job! When I chose to become a SAHM after 2 1/2 years as a paid employee/mom, nobody gave me a job description, an orientation, a tour of the building, a corner office, a secretary, a custodian, a bookkeeper….in short, no guidance. Oh, except those who asked me to consider if I had gone off the deep end. I have been searching and not finding exactly what this book seems to offer: simple guidance. I’ve fumbled my way through over 5 years of SAHMing and every day I feel that I am floundering and sinking a little deeper without quite getting it done, let alone done right.
Right away I wanted to say “discipline”. (I have a two-year old at the moment.) But, really it is much deeper than that. I find it is such a struggle at times to reach and teach the heart of my child when my own heart is so selfish and sinful. I catch myself reprimanding him for things that I also do – just in a more sophisticated, “grown-up” manner. I guess that is why it must be done with moment-by-moment reliance on God.
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Realizing that you never stop worrying about them. The worries just change as they grow up! Making time amongst the busyness of life to really connect as a family and have fun together.
For me the hardest part of being a mom is two-fold… being INTENTIONAL and CONSISTENT.
Remembering that I am “leased” these beautiful kids so I can raise responsible, God-fearing ADULTS, not just happy kids, and setting my INTENTIONS around that and being CONSISTENT in it.
A note of ENCOURAGEMENT: patience is learned, not gifted, through trials and testing. You are all already more patient than you were last week.
And balance is achieved also through trials and going to each extreme until you find what works for your family. My level of patience and balance likely would not fit any family, except mine, so don’t compare! 
the hardest part for me is wondering if i am making the most of every moment with my daughter. thanks for the opportunity!
for me its keeping the kids away from all the worldly stuff… keeping them grounded and not spoil them. giving them a firm foundation. and talking to them… my child is 28 now, and i still struggle having a conversation with her without her getting defensive. she is getting better about just listening and then taking what she can use, but that defensive stuff still pops up!! i’m grateful tho, she’s always gonna be my baby girl!!
For me the hardest part of being a mom is two-fold… being INTENTIONAL and CONSISTENT.
Remembering that I am “leased” these beautiful kids so I can raise responsible, God-fearing ADULTS, not just happy kids, and setting my INTENTIONS around that and being CONSISTENT in it.
A note of ENCOURAGEMENT: patience is learned, not gifted, through trials and testing. You are all already more patient than you were last week.
And balance is achieved also through trials and going to each extreme until you find what works for your family. My level of patience and balance likely would not fit any family, except mine, so don’t compare! 
What a fabulous-sounding book! Congrats to Jaime Martin!
For me the hardest thing about motherhood is balancing ‘life’ with children. I only work part-time, but I feel like if I focus too much on the kids, my house begins to fall apart around us. If I focus on keeping the house clean and try to do extras like blogging, I feel like my quality time with the kids suffers. I am always struggling with that balance.
I think the hardest thing is finding time. Time to cuddle, to teach, to learn, to clean, to have a breath by yourself, just time for everything.
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I think the single hardest thing about parenting is be being patient enough to get out of your childs way of becoming the person they are meant to be. It is so easy to want to make them into little versions of us and or rush them through they day (which is actually our schedule) to the point they don’t get to express who they are often enough. This is my biggest challenge. Letting my eight year old son be differrent, get out of his way and give him time and space to figure it all out
What a neat book! Can’t wait to read it. I think the hardest thing about parenting is all the differing opinions and how harsh people can be when you choose a different style of parenting than theirs. Hard to not care what people think…mostly family.
Hello,
Thank you for your great blog and the way you reach so many moms ‘like us.’
I think the hardest thing about parenting is that our children are always changing, the schedules are always changing. I guess what I mean is that parenting is unpredictable, messy and full of twists and turns.
Blessings to all this week and always,
Maria in CT
I think that the hardest thing for me is being out of the home for 8+ hours a day, because I have to work outside the home. There are days that I feel like I am missing so much in the life of my daughter and that I have to rely on choosing good caregivers to give her the strong base that I want her to have in life.
Doh… sorry, I wasn’t trying to get two enteries into the giveaway by posting my comment twice. The first one disappeared so I re-did it. Honest.
I would love to win this. This is perfect timing as I have been struggling with this very area this past week. Thank for the wonderful chance to win!
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Maintaining patience…on the days when I’m exhausted or have had a bad day, finding the inner strength to come home and leave it at the door.
I need to read this book. Being a SAHM is so new to me and I have been trying to learn as much as I can over the past year over the website-I don’t know very many other SAHMs. I think this book would be a great help.
The hardest thing about parenting is overcoming my selfishness. I continually put the things I want to do first and often this means my kids and my husband suffer. I have made a New Years Resolution about changing this attitude, but it’s hard when it comes from my sinful heart! I would love to win this book and think over some other ways to be more intentional about serving my family.
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The hardest part is all the unknowns!!
i think the hardest thing about parenting is doing so mindfully, not letting a single day pass by in which i’m truely in the moment of holding my little boy and being aware of how grateful i can be to hold him in my arms. life is soo busy, and i always try fit this little awareness-time into my everyday life.
i love the thought about 6 items on the todo list each day. might be something i will add to my agenda!
thanks for the giveaway. would love to win a book!
sylvia from germany
I have only been a parent for about three and half months, but I think the hardest thing so far is the fear that I am doing something wrong that will impair him in the future. Being a good Mom is so important to me that I feel such pressure to do it the very best that I can.
The hardest part of parenting for me is letting go of all the things that “need” to get done and being present for and with my kids.
My own sinful imperfections continue to provide difficulty in all of life, especially parenting. Although it is good to grow, it is painful at times to find out about myself.
My biggest concern is whether I’ll make the right decisions for the when they are young. The world we live in has a lot to teach, and its important to get kids out and learning about the world and gaining socialization, but on the flip side I worry about them seeing too much and losing their innocence.
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I’ve shared this on my blog… http://twolittlemonkeysjumpingonmyhead.blogspot.com/2010/01/steady-days-journey-toward-intentional.html
I think the toughest part of parenting is the constant worrying about whether you’ve made the right choices & decisions.
The hardest thing is to keep my mouth shut and let the kids be!
As a new mom, the hardest thing for me is making myself rest during those quite moments instead of trying to scurry around and mark things off my to do list while my little buddy sleeps. Or, doing something mindless instead of something that will really help me to put my mind to rest.
discipline is the hardest thing
Wow this book sounds amazing! I don’t have many months under my belt as a parent, but I think the hardest thing I’ve found so far is trying to get on the same page with my husband on parenting-related things. Especially since I’m reading all these parenting books and blogs and researching in order to try to “do things right” or at least, right for us, but then sometimes I struggle to communicate the things I’ve learned and want to apply without judgment or criticism on he’s done things/doing things/or expected I would do things.
I think the hardest thing is being the parent of a teenager. It is such a roller coaster!
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