Sometimes It’s Hard to Be a Mother
There are some days as a mother that are really tough. I feel angry and frustrated at times. Today was one of those days. I am trying my best to be a good mother and speak positively to my children, but they really can push my buttons. I think they are born with that ability. I have been trying to teach my children to be respectful and that as their mother, and a person I need to be respected. It is a hard task. Hopefully my children will learn. I am respectful to my children and I expect the same. I hope they will be able to reciprocate some day.
If you have read my blog up to this point you know that I try to write positive things about mothering. Today is dedicated to all the hard days we have as mothers. All the days of teaching respect with respect. Thanks for reading, and if this note hits home with you, I hope that you have a better day after reading this and knowing that you are not alone. Keep moving forward!
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Thanks for sharing your experience. I have been having a hard, really a hard time of being a Mom. My son is almost 2 years old and…and it is hard. Thanks
1 Thea said this (August 5, 2007 at 11:07 pm)
Diana — hi! It’s Heather’s mom. I love that you have this blog! Of course your thoughts hit home — with any mother out there, of any age! The key is patience, I think, and diligence! If you continue showing them respect, they, in turn, will definitely show you respect..some day.
If you endure through a day, and well, the next good day that comes can boost you through another day that is meant to endure. (Did that make sense?) In other words, it’s all worthwhile in the end! And , you can do it! All part of being “mom”. Thankless in silly ways, but the most amazing blessing in the big ways.
My advice, while they’re young like yours, is to get through one day at a time, and when you kiss them when they’e sleeping sweetly, remember to say to yourself, “good job”! When they’re older….well, I guess it’s the same.
2 Shelly said this (August 16, 2007 at 5:15 am)
Thank you! I really appreciate your insight, especially since all of your children are grown and have turned out wonderfully. You have “proof in the pudding” as the saying goes! Thank you for reading and your wonderful message of hope!
3 Diana Mildenstein said this (August 16, 2007 at 10:05 am)
Thanks for this blog. Good to know I am not alone in finding this mothering job hard sometimes!Even if one has a precious, healthy and (usually) happy little one I guess it can’t all be smooth sailing!
I find the testing the boundaries thing and “throwing a frothy till I get my way” thing a bit tiring!
4 Nicky said this (June 1, 2010 at 4:47 am)
Yes, there will be times when your patience as a mother will be tested. As your child grow older, there is a stage when they think they are right and they impose what they want. Just be more patient. I’m pretty sure, when they grow up and have kids, they will surely look back and thank you for being patient and loving to them.
5 Rezzie said this (July 6, 2010 at 7:10 am)