Are Moms Appreciated Enough?
I always hear people say that being a mom is the toughest, yet most rewarding job in the world. For me it is definitely tough at times and definitely rewarding beyond my wildest dreams. The looks of admiration, support, and love I get from my son are priceless. The pride he exhibits when he’s done something, anything, is precious. The hugs and kisses and other signs of affection he shows are the best things in the world. Taking care of him and teaching him gives me a greater purpose than I’ve ever known. I just hope that when he grows up, he remembers on some level all that he’s been given. I don’t feel like I’ve sacrificed much, although as parents, we all make sacrifices, and I don’t expect anything in return. I just hope that he always knows how much I love him and that he appreciates it.
I have always really appreciated my mom. Obviously as a mother now myself, I understand her more and understand where she’s been coming from all these years. I like to spend time with her and make a point to thank her for her thoughtfulness. I like to make sure she feels ok and if she needs anything from me. I take my son to see her and cheer her up when she’s not feeling so great. She’s a great mom and a great friend and I make sure she knows it.
For all you moms out there, do you feel appreciated? I know most of our kids are too young to really show it, but do your husbands show appreciation? Do you think your children will learn from his example (good or bad)?
What about your moms? Do you show your appreciation? Not that cards and gifts are a necessity, but they are definitely a nice gesture on days such as Mother’s Day. Last year, I made a Photo Calendar on Shutterfly for my mother-in-law. She really loved it so I decided to do it again this year and also to make one for my mom. What wouldn’t they like about 12 months of pictures of their adorable grandson?
DH is always thanking me for being his wife and Gavin's mother. It's not something I feel like I need to be thanked for, but it is still very nice to hear
As far as my mom... we've never been closer. Becoming a mother reminded me of how much my mother means to me. There is just something about seeing her with my son, an indescribable something, that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
My husband don't really appreciate me for what I do. I am a SAHM and I don't think he quite understands how much that takes. I have to say it is a lot harder than any 9 to 5 jobs. But he is use to everything being done, so I think if I went on strike he wouldn't know what to do. He says he could never do what I do, and he don't want me to get a job so I don't know.
I think DH really does appreciate me a lot. He buys me flowers every so often, still leaves me little notes just to say "I love you" or "thank you for our beautiful girls" which is always nice!
S & K are a bit too young but hopefully they will always appreciate what I do and have done for them. I've tried to give them the best life possible, I will teach them everything they need to know to become confident and mature young people and I hope one day they turn around and say "thanks for everything mom, I couldn't have asked for better".
Unfortunately, where my mother is concerned its a totally different story. We were never close, and always had a strained relationship so when I got pregnant at the age of 17 she was less than impressed with me. She is a rather selfish person who wants me to pursue a high flying career, she doesn't think about what I want. I've always thought about becoming a mom and she just couldn't understand why it was so important for me. She really isn't the maternal type. Anyway I am still ever so grateful to her for bringing me into this world and raising me. She loves her grandkids to bits but I know she thinks I've "ruined my life" by having 2 kids by the age of 19 but I am happier than I have ever been in my life, doesn't that say something?