somemother

ESTABLISHING YOURSELF (a few details that help somemothers know what they have in common with you).

I am  39… years old.

I am married.

I have 2 children.  Ages 9 and 12.

I work full-time.

I am upper middle class.

I live in rural.

I own.

I have a master’s degree.

I am straight.

Of note about my ethnicity and/or cultural background: Caucasian.

NOW, TWENTY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOU

1. The most significant aspect of my upbringing.  It was challenging.
2. My best advice to mothers about to enter the stage of child rearing that I just went through.  Listen to your gut, it’s usually right.
3. Something that concerns me about my child.  He has disabilities that make learning and life challenging.
4. My absolute worst mothering moment (so far).  Losing my cool and making a hurtful comment I wish I could take back.
5. What annoys me most about other mothers.  Not teaching their children to empathize and be accepting of others.
6. I am happiest when I am running.
7. I am saddest when my children are sad.
8. My biggest fear is losing a child.
9. I am ashamed about a bad decision as a young adult.
10. Something I have forgiven is my parents for not being perfect.
11. Something I wish I could say to someone.  I love you.
12. Something I have never told anyone.  If I tell then I will have told YOU.
13. Something I am trying to change about myself is to be more mindful in everything I do.
14. My biggest accomplishment is overcoming adversity and getting my masters degree.
15. I wish my children health and happiness.
16. Something my relationship with my mother has taught me about parenting is to listen and validate your children’s thoughts and feelings.
17. Something my relationship with my father has taught me about parenting is to never laugh at someone’s dreams.
18. How I would describe my faith life.  I believe that life is a journey in which one strives for enlightenment.
19. Something I hope will be different for me by this time next year is that I can spend less time at work.
20. Something important about my story that hasn’t been captured by the questions above.  My greatest strength is my determination.
21. BONUS: A question you would like to see added to this list that readers can respond to in the comments.   What do you do to manage stress?