Good mother, Bad mother....

A good mother....

gives enough space to the big kids to play and learn but checks up on them now and then to make sure they are being kind to each other when they think Mom is too busy.

reminds her children gently that some habits are hard to break when they are older so do it now (ex. keep your promise to your sister)

knows when to direct attention elsewhere or to each other

makes children have chores and work but works with them happily

knows when she puts too much work on them or is asking for too much

smiles often

goes with the flow so smoothly and quietly

trusts only in Jesus for the right way to guide and lead.



a bad mother...

nevermind, too many of these ideas hit home and make me feel worse.