There is no doubt that a mother’s love knows no limits. There is a switch that goes off in our heart when we become Mom, and it is a gift and a curse for life. We are changed for the better. For eternity.
Most mothers, because of this gift, would bend over backwards for their children. Don’t mess with Mama Bear, it’s like a fight or flight effect when we sense danger or possible hurt.
Today, we praise and applaud the mom who stays at home with her kids (and so we should). But what about the mom who needs to work (for whatever reason), I think it’s also needed to thank her.
There was a time when I needed to work. The mommy-guilt that I placed upon myself was heavy and unnecessary. I actually brought one of my daughter’s blankets to work with me when I had to go back after maternity leave expired… just so I could take the baby smell with me.
I see you, Mom who has to work. Your heart is for your home, and you long to be there as much as possible. God sees you too. Do your best, and stop beating yourself up. You are a wonderful mother!
It sometimes means quality, over quantity at this season of life. It means doing special things from afar so they know that you care and that you are there for them. They simply need to know that you love them leaps and bounds above your work.
Some ways working moms (outside the home) can bless their children:
1) Leave a post it note by their bed telling them that you appreciate them (be specific).
2) Set aside a special mom/child date, just the two of you.
3) Create a Mama and Me Love Journal.
4) Take them to work with you one day so they can appreciate what you do.
5) Tell them that you miss them when they aren’t with you and that you love them. .
6) Leave the guilt in the dirt… that’s how you can really bless them. Do your best, with the time and financial state of your own home and walk away with a heart full of joy and peace. That’s how you can really bless your child. A happy, content mother is the best kind of gift you can offer them! They will remember that, and cherish it forever.
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Oh my goodness, I love this! Thanks for writing this. I have Mommy guilt almost every day. After maternity leave with both of my boys (3 year old and 10 month old now) I was a basket case; I don’t know how i managed to get through the days and weeks that followed. It is easier now, but sometimes the guilt is almost overwhelming, and at this time, this stage in our lives, there is nothing I can do to change the situation. Thank you for the suggestions on ways to bless our children, I will definitely be trying those!
I’m so glad it blessed you! Thank you for all of your hard work. Your heart is for your home, and God knows that. Keep remaining faithful! Love, Traci
Thanks my dear friend! I was in tears reading this at work this morning. As you know, in March when my 2nd child comes, it will be 6 weeks out on Maternity leave and then back to work for me. I remember when I went back to work after having “E” that I would just cry and cry at work. I struggled being content with where God had me. It is a dream for me to stay home with my kiddos! God knows my heart and I look forward to the day when it will happen. Is it now? NO, but God does bring you those sweet moments. I think the thing I love most, is coming home from work and getting “MOMMY!!!!” Oh how i love hearing that and the hugs. Thank you sweet friend for writing these words. I do struggle and get overwhelmed with this daily! It’s a constant battle! Love ya lots Traci!
I struggled too! And I prayed, and prayed, and in God’s perfect timing He answers! Keep crying out to the Lord and praying for contentment and peace. Love you too!
I am at this very season in my life where I have this guilt because after a divorce, I have had to return to the corporate world after being a SAHM and homeschooling my 4 children for the past several years! It is so hard for them to understand why mommy has to work and can no longer be at home with them full-time. Each night we pray together thanking God for mommy’s job and that He has allowed me to take care of them because of this job. Each night I come home and they all run straight to me and we embrace in hugs as if it’s been years of seeing me! *I love it* God knows a mother’s heart, it is for her children!! Thank you for the acknowledgement to all the working mommy’s out there! I love all of your suggestions, and I actually try to do each of those monthly with all 4 of my sweet children. The notes get put in lunchboxes pretty regularly and they love it! Again, thank you!
Thank you so much for this post. As a single mom of 4, I have just returned to the corporate world after being a SAHM and homeschooling my children for the past several years. It is one of the hardest things that I had to do, and so hard for them to understand. The guilt is slowly going away, but I can only give the glory to God. Each night we pray together thanking God for this job, thanking Him for his provisions over our life. Every night when I walk in the door, I am greeted with huge hugs as if they haven’t seen me in days! I *love* it!! I pray one day I will have that opportunity to be home with them again, but for now, this is the season God has me in. Your list is full of fabulous ideas! I actually do a few of those with my sweet children! They love the mommy/me dates and ask for those pretty regularly! Thank you for acknowledging the working mommy’s!