I am a Powerful Force
I am a mom.
I may not make $80,000 a year a some stuffy corporate job anymore, but my value is now measured in my daughter’s love, not dollars.
I may not have some fancy degree from some overpriced university, but there are still things I know and things that I can do better.
I have been known to school doctors in their craft, heal hurts with the kiss of my lips, and convince a screaming toddler that they really do want to go to bed. I am a powerful force.
Do not dismiss my worth.
I am a mother 24/7. I assure you I’m good at what I do and I know how to do it well. I’ve had two years of practice, day and night, to perfect and hone my skills.
You may not understand why I do what I do when I do it, but I there is always a method behind my madness. And yes, I may get defensive when you question my methods. Because although it may not always seem like it, I do know what I’m doing.
You do not walk in my shoes, so please do not assume you know how they fit, how they feel.
I listen to your corporate tales of woe. To you tell the tales of what technical malady had befallen your world today. I listen and I care. I ask the same in return.
Do not then throw that in my face and accuse me of playing the ‘poor princess’ card. Because I’m not.
I don’t want your pity. I have no use for your pathos.
I just want your support.
Because although I am mighty, although I am strong, some days I’m still a mom who needs a little help.
well done and so true.
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Absolutely. You know I’m not a mom, but even I know that kids don’t freakin’ raise themselves. I don’t know what brought this on, PJ, but many women forget that we all fought for the right to choose our respective paths and for equal respect, no matter which path is chosen. You are invaluable.
.-= RJ Flamingo´s last blog ..Oh, What? You Were Expecting… =-.
That was amazing. YOU are amazing!
.-= @heartmychloe´s last blog ..S s s sangria!!! =-.
Great post!
.-= AmazingGreis´s last blog ..Happy Birthday to Heather… =-.
fantastic! i so needed to read a post like this today… you are amazing!
.-= nic @mybottlesup´s last blog ..so he watches tv… sue me! =-.
Perfect Post. Perfect.
.-= ali (adil320)´s last blog ..Panic! at home =-.
Well said, Jenn – If I could put this to music, it would be to the tune of “I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar” and I’d run around obnoxiously singing it all day.

Because I am just THAT much of a geek and you’re just THAT much of a strong mama role model.
.-= Mrs. Messiness´s last blog ..Stalker – Part 5 =-.
You really do know how to eloquently get the point across! You are a wonderful mom and a wonderful friend! Thank you for being you.
.-= Sara´s last blog ..Escape =-.
Wonderful, wonderful, WONDERFUL post!
.-= Noelle´s last blog ..I appreciate… =-.
Jenn you rock! And keep on being that Mother Tiger for your little one. Don’t let anyone stand in your way EVER!
Moxy, girl – moxy! Eff the rest of ‘em. We moms must do what we feel is best for our kids.
Trust me – I have BTDT with mine
hugs
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