"Are you here to give me parenting advice?"
This question was asked by a parent this morning as I led her away from the kindergarten classroom so she wouldn't be tempted to respond to the sound of her son screaming for his mommy.
"Absolutely not," I quickly replied. We talked a little about positive and negative reinforcement and as
The truth is...not much.
And I think I am finally at a point where I am okay with this answer. I accept it. No one is born being a mom and I'm guessing every parent makes a few mistakes along the way. The more I think about it, the mistakes are kinda okay because babies don't know the difference! I mean, it's not like my baby is going to tattle on me.*
So I suppose what I'm saying is that I'm starting to realize that "Oh good Lord...this really IS happening and I am actually kinda excited about it! Because I think I'm going to be an okay mom..." :)
XO - Marion
*Unless I give birth to that e*trade baby. He seems like the tattle-tale type.
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22 comments:
You have nothing to worry about! Everyone makes some mistakes while parenting...but as long as you do what you feel is best for your child (which I know you will!) he or she will turn out great!
You'll be an excellent mom- there's so many wonderful and innate qualities in you that are going to be put to darn good use when your little one is here. I'm so excited to see you in action!
@Kate and April - Thanks so much ladies! You are so sweet...I appreciate you taking the time to writes such sweet comments!
XO - Marion
Haha that e-Trade baby comment made me laugh!
Aw, you are gonna be such a great mom! I'm just excited for you and hope that you can focus on the peace and joy...not the fear :) You're normal to have them and I don't think they're valid at ALL! You are gonna love that baby, and baby is gonna adore you :)
<3 Cambria
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Marion -
I've been meaning to leave a thoughtful comment on your blog and this post reminded me to do so! I can see myself thinking your exact thoughts in a few years when my husband and I start to have children.
Anyway, I'm fairly new to the blog world, but when I came across yours, I got really excited! I'm just finishing a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and I was inspired by you to start my own blog. I thought hey, psychologists are allowed to be fashionable and interested in girly things too! Your outfits that you style for the workplace are fabulous and wearable for professional ladies, so thank you! Keep up the great work! :)
Meg
You'll be a fantastic mother!! It's amazing how naturally it comes and as long as you cut yourself so slack and just enjoy it-you'll be fine!!
Chelsea
www.hautechildinthecity.com
You are going to be a wonderful mom and will be that much better because you have seen things that work and don't work in the parents of students. Parenting really is trial and error, but if you do your best and what is best for your child, you will be successful.
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You will be a wonderful mother! I agree you learn along the way, there may be mistakes but nothing to worry about! I loved your posting! have so much fun at FNO! I will be attending one near me!
XO http://shesaidhesaid-fashion.blogspot.com
Reading this makes me so excited for you! So precious. Have fun tonight! We'll be enjoying FNO in Dallas!
Meredith
www.createthatoutfit.com
Marion, I've thrown so many baby showers and for first time moms I always have the moms at the baby shower write an advice sheet for the mommy to be. The most repeated advice is this: Don't hesitate to ask for help especially if you have it! Always trust in your instincts b/c the mommy gene kicks in once you first hold your baby ;) Also pack a diaper bag for baby and yourself! The baby isn't the only one that will need to change. I'd also put some of your more expensive clothing pieces away for at least the first 3 months! You'll be great!
Hugs,
Andrea
You're exactly right...you never know what to expect and let's face it....you're not going to be perfect. But you're going to be the BEST THING for your child no matter what. I've been doing this for 4 years now and still ahve no clue what to do in some situations. Do I punish? Do I ignore? Do I give in....just this once? There's never a "right" answer...you just go with your heart at that moment. You're going to be a great mom, girl, cuz you KNOW that there are times when you're not going to know what's best. Just follow your instincts...99.9% of the time they are spot on.
you are going to me an amazing mother. no one is born "knowing" what they are doing. it's instinctual and you will be fabulous! xo
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You're going to be a great mom!!! Don't forget that every pregnancy and child is truly unique.
marion you are going to be an AMAZING mother. AMAZING. i just know it.
You will be a great mom, Marion! Happy for you!
xo
You will be an awesome mom. My son is 4 and I feel the same way everyday. Our job is just to make sure they feel love. I am still amazed everyday how lucky that my little man is so sweet and actually behaves pretty well for a 4 year old.
All of my money is on you!! I bet you will be a great mom! If you know about child psychology then you are several steps ahead of me:)
-amy
www.dreamingincashmere.com
you will be such an amazing momma!! i think everyone feels this way before they have their first baby. your instinct will kick in and you'll know just what to do :)
LOL...you're going to be an amazing and stylishly chic mom!
This is an awesome post. And YES, you are going to be an amazing momma. And I can't wait to meet Baby Bean! Love you momma!!! :)
Oh hush! You're gonna be a great mother!
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