Im a good mum/dad because

[Kazmar]

I hear enough of us being hard on ourselves. Now tell me, "what makes you a good mum or dad"???


Because Im dedicated

.....Your turn!!!

[Amity]

Because my children see me as being myself. All the good things, all the bad things. I am human, I am ethical, I am honest, I am trustworthy.

I am the best I can be and that is what my children will learn from me.

[Indadhanu]

Because I am raising Jazz with love, respect, and empathy. Because I am committed to leading her by my example in all aspects of life.

[Glamourcide]

I'm a good mum because I believe my kids get a nice, healthy mix of everything life has to offer. 'Everything in moderation', except cuddles, that is They get as many of those as they want, and more!

[Roryrory]

I'm a good um because I don't let them get away with everything - I love them but don't indulge their every whim.

[krysalyss]

I am a good mum because I respect DS as a person in himself, tell him I love him, and think of how my actions now affect who he will be as an adult.

[Jennifer13]

I'm a good mum because tonight I spent half an hour reading three chapters of DD's first Enid Blyton book (which I have kept from my own childhood - Tales of Toyland for those who are interested)! After which I lay down to snuggle with her for five mins and she fell asleep in my arms.

[maz]

they see me in the raw...happy, angry, silly, serious...all parts of a normal person.

Im a good mum too cause I cant handle seeing them upset and as J man says, I spoil them to much to him I say

[inlove]

I am a good mum because i manage to breastfeed DD2 (15mths now), work 3 days a week (since DD2 was 4 months of age) doing shift work (including night shift) and manage a household and parent my girls as gentley as possible. Despite the tears, my "psycho mum" rages, children that dont sleep and not sleeping with my husband ever becasue he has to sleep with DD1 every night i manage to keep my cool most of the time. My girls are happy and healthy and i truely believe that is due to me and DH being such wonderful parents and the help and total support we get from our parents.

Wow that felt good saying all that!!
Thanks for a good thread Dedicated_Mummy

[krissy]

Wow I need this thread today,
I am a good Mum, because I will never give up on my kids, I will never say its too hard.
I am a good Mum because I am LEARNING by my many mistakes.
I am a good Mum because I value the individuals my kids are
I am a good Mum because I would go to the ends of the Earth for my children

[Kazmar]

Come on ladies let it rip!!!!

[OceanPrincess]

I'm a good mum because when Term 3 started I resumed Playgroups with DD - even though DS was less than a week old, she needs stimulation and interaction so we were back into it...

I'm a good mum because I get up to both of them, whatever the time, no matter that I just got the other one to sleep, because I don't believe in "tough love"...

I'm a good mum because I'm learning to trust my instincts instead of what people tell me I "should" be doing..

[OceanPrincess]

¤ My heart shatters when he cries

Hear hear. Sometimes (ok most times, if she is actually hurt) I even cry too.

[Doing my best]

I am a good mum cause I am the only one for my monkeys

I am a good mum cause my heart is filled with love for them (although sometimes after a night of no sleep I wonder why)

[helle]

I am a good mum cause I am the only one for my monkeys

I am a good mum cause my heart is filled with love for them (although sometimes after a night of no sleep I wonder why)

ever wonder why they're cute? it's their defence mechanism

i also wanted to put, that DH is a good dad because
he works long and weird hours so i don't have to go back to work and so J can have all the things he needs
He'll take J during the evenings so i can have a peaceful shower, and sings to him (i'm listening to them now - snuck into the comp room to check up on you lot heh)
he'll get J up for me in the mornings on weekends and bring him to me so I don't have to get up XD

[tattoo_mama]

ooh thats a good one Teagz

XP is a good dad because if it werent for DD he wouldnt take his bipolar meds
because he rings me and says he misses DD and when can he see her next
because although me and him are not together and dont always see eye to eye, he is absolutely besotted with DD and is a fantastic dad

[helle]

i'm about this close to taking it all back after otnights performance!

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

forgot to add

I am a good mum because even when we burn DD's cookies or cake i eat it and tell her how nice it is
I am a good mum because i allow DD to 'mix' teh cake and eat it out of the bowl WHILE i'm still mixing

DP is a good dad because:
he works his butt off to support us
he takes DD1 on the motorbike cos she likes it
he lets her play with his tools even though their expensive
he calls when he's on a boys w/end just to talk to his girls.