Thursday, February 13, 2014

I'm Guilty




I'm guilty.

I'm guilty of letting my kids watch too much TV because I don't want to disturb the quiet peacefulness of the moment.

I'm guilty of letting them eat junk because I don't have the energy for one more argument with my picky eaters.

I'm guilty of typing a blog post or cruising Facebook when I should be playing a board game or spending some quality time.

I'm guilty of letting them walk out in mismatched, not weather appropriate clothes because I cannot fight that fight - again.

I'm guilty of giving in sometimes when they whine because their willpower is stronger than mine.

I'm guilty of chastising them for their less than spotless bedrooms even though the rest of the house is far from spotless as well.

I'm guilty of telling them to practice their piano and then being irked by the "noise."

I'm guilty of saying, "Just one more minute!" and then letting it turn into five or ten or more.

I'm guilty of being annoyed by the inconvenience of their requests for help, time, or affection.

I'm guilty of daydreaming about what life would be like if I had made other choices; traveled a different path.

I'm not a perfect mother.  The weight of my responsibility is hard to carry sometimes.  I do not love every single moment of motherhood.

So, what is my penance for these crimes?

I've been sentenced to a lifetime of hugs, and joy, and laughter.  I've been given these three precious girls.  I've been blessed with a love so strong that it hurts sometimes.

I'm guilty of making frequent mistakes, but they repeatedly forgive and love me unconditionally no matter how badly I mess up or how many times I misstep.

Yes, I'm guilty  - guilty of being one very lucky criminal mom.  For that, I am supremely grateful. 




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This post is part of Finish The Sentence Friday.  FTSF is hosted by some wonderful ladies.  Please give them a visit and check out all the other blogs that participate as well!

Stephanie at Mommy, for Real
Kristi at Finding Ninee

Janine's Confessions of A Mommyaholic

24 comments:

MamaRabia said...

Love it! I am totally guilty of those things too! I am a big fan of "picking my battles" when it comes to wardrobe choices. I keep saying I'll save all the clothing arguments until Frances is a teenager!

The Dose of Reality said...

Every single thing you said had me nodding my head. I am DEFINITELY guilty of the "one more minute" on a daily basis. Great post!-Ashley

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

Thanks!

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

Ha! I definitely try to pick my battles, but sometimes that feels like just giving in. I have been selectively arguing with my lodes about her clothes choices since she was 3. I thought by now, age 11, she would begin to are a bit more. Apparently, I was wrong!

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

Thanks Ashley!

Dana said...

Fellow criminal mom right here. You said it perfectly, Lisa. Happy Valentine's Day to all the 'Spoons!

Kim said...

I'm guilty of so many of these things!! I can't even tell you how often my boys walk into the school with shorts on when the temps are single digits (pretty much every day!) - since they are middle and high school I just let it go!!

Jodi @the noise of boys said...

Oh girl, me too. You are not alone. Thank you for writing this so that I too can remember it! Happy Valentine's day!

Galaxia @ Hopeful Kiss said...

I can really relate as I am guilty of most of these things, too haha! I'm following your blog now! ♥

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

Thanks Allison!

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

Thanks Dana! Hope you had a great Valentine's Day as well!

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

Sometimes we just have to pick our battles, right?

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

Thanks Jodi! Happy Valentines Day to you too!

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

Yay! Thanks so much for following! I'm headed over to check your out~

Chris Carter said...

Oh how precious this is, Lisa!! I am guilty of the SAME THINGS!!!! And oh do I thank God for the sentence of a lifetime of love and joy!!!! Classic post - totally sharing!!

Rachel Withers said...

I'm so guilty. Need to grocery shop, but guilty of tweeting

Sarah @ LeftBrainBuddha said...

Oh, I love this, Lisa!! With the exception of the piano one, I am guilty of all of these!! {right now my kids are watching TV, in peace, as I cruise some blogs….}. Sharing….

Jennifer Barbour said...

Well, I'm glad I'm not alone! I'm with you, Lisa. Great post! :)

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

Thank you Chris!

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

Twitter is dangerous! :-)

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

Thanks Sarah! Mine was plunking the keys as I typed! :-) Thanks for sharing!

Lisa @ The Golden Spoons said...

Thanks Jennifer!

Kenya G. Johnson said...

Awww, I think you are guilty of being normal ;-) The piano/noise one made me LOL!

Kathy Radigan said...

This piece really got me! I am guilty of all of these things too! Nice to know I'm in good company!

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