I must admit, I never saw what was so terrific about Jennifer Garner the actress. I never got into "Alias", and I thought her "13 going on 30" movie was just....OK. But I have a new found respect for her after seeing an interview my mother showed me.
"I will tell you what I can't abide- and I think the Internet has really created a space for it- women criticizing other women and mother criticizing other mothers. It just makes me crazy, whether it's between staying at home, going to work, how long you breast-feed, if you use formula. I feel like we should just assume everyone is doing the best they can. Women should take care of each other, not tear each other down. I would just like to see a mother who REALLY believes that she has done it all SO right, you know what I mean?"
-Jennifer Garner, Parade Magazine.
I sure do! and AMEN, Sister!
And so many times I am guilty of feeling like "Mrs. So-n-so does crafts everyday with her kids, and I should, too" or "Mallory isn't potty trained yet, and Mrs. So-n-so finished up with her kid in a week! What is wrong with me!!??" The truth of the matter is, I am so worried about what all the other moms out there will think of me, or say about me! Why do I create such stress for myself??!!
I am grateful to have so many caring and thoughtful friends who teach me everyday about being a better mother, wife and friend. You all inspire me more than you know.
