SUPER MOM

• today is mother's day in Argentina

Jake brought some goodies back from his run this morning...
and also selected a few "mommy quotes" to share :)

• in honor of this day, I thought I'd post an article that was floating around mommy groups on Facebook a month or two ago

really gotta lean over to see those piggies!...p.s. HELLO swollen feet/ankles!

• it's entitled, "MOMS, WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO LEARN?"
• the article is written by a mother who basically points out that no mom is super mom...and that moms should be easier on themselves...give themselves more credit, etc. etc.

an 8 month belly bump...35 weeks, 4 days

• I'm not even a mom yet, but I can already tell...it's so hard not to play the comparison game, and think that what you're doing is not good enough...and that some moms seem to be able to "do it all"...the grass is always greener, right?
• here's one of my favorite parts from the article:

You want to be a crunchy organic vegan mama championing the fight against GMOs?  Do it.  You want to be the ballsy CEO of an empire so you can hire the best nanny money can buy?  Step right ahead.  You want to feed them takeout every night and spend that time playing with your kids?  Go for it.  You want to wear full makeup and heels on that field trip to the apple orchard?  More power to you sister.   You want to put those kids to bed at 7 pm every night and have some time to yourself?   Rock on.

Just be a good parent, love your kids, and do the best that you can.

• she makes a good point...remember your talents and interests, be the best mom you know how to be, and love your kids...simple as that...right? :)
• are you a mom? feeling guilty? give this article a read...I hope it makes you feel better ;)

• a fitting quote selected from Jake's note (above): 

"There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one." -Jill Churchill

• Feliz Día Mamas!

p.s....ONE month to go!!! AH!?!?!?