Jordanne's Place

Being a mom is an honor and a privilege. I know there are so many people out there who want to be a mom with every fiber in their being, but whatever the reason or circumstance, they are unable. For this reason we shouldn't take being a mom for granted, which I know is sometimes easier said than done, especially on those really tough days. Being a mom is far from glamorous. Sometimes we feel inadequate as parents because we can't give our children every little thing they desire. Sometimes we feel like we're missing out on fun when we don't act like Ms. Honey and Matilda, pushing all the furniture in the living room out of the way so we can play with hula hoops and roll all over the floor. (And if you don't get that previous sentence, then you've obviously never seen the movie Matilda) Sometimes we feel like bad parents when we have to discipline our children, sometimes constantly, because they won't obey. And then sometimes we feel like a failure as parents ...