tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050687091290445724.post8589787822140170345..comments2023-03-20T16:23:23.528+03:00Comments on a pink canary's nest: On being a mother...Verityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06436886136506809312noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050687091290445724.post-90389507065611720062009-04-10T13:35:00.000+03:002009-04-10T13:35:00.000+03:00This is a question close to my heart. Sometimes I ...This is a question close to my heart. Sometimes I think that even asking the question, "what is a good mother?" or "am I a good mother?" sets me up to well, fail at being all those things I think a good mother is and does. I count the happiness of my children by the number of smiles a day on their faces. Even if there are tears, if smiles follow, all is right in the world.Rose Margaret Denizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16854703458788448819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050687091290445724.post-82703322281158078792009-04-10T05:06:00.000+03:002009-04-10T05:06:00.000+03:00Love is always a good thing and there is never eno...Love is always a good thing and there is never enough for your loved ones. <BR/><BR/>A good momma is one who realizes she isn't perfect and that the job is hard. She loves unconditionally with respect and admiration. <BR/><BR/>A mom needs to remember that time for herself is as important as time for others, but these years don't last forever so embrace what each day brings. There is always tomorrow.Bevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050687091290445724.post-29284096170757265832009-04-07T13:16:00.000+03:002009-04-07T13:16:00.000+03:00Thanks for your comments! They really mean so muc...Thanks for your comments! They really mean so much to me. Emily to answer your question - I speak English with my son and my husband speaks Turkish with him (at least that is the plan-sometimes it is hard to stick too.) As a family we usually speak English. But when we are out of the house we often all speak Turkish - especially when there are other people involved in the conversation. Yashar has started to say words in both languages (and already has a better Turkish accent than me!) which is very exciting. If you ever want to chat more about this please feel free to email me - I tried to find how contact you but didnt have any luck. Best of luck with the pregnancy and congratulations!Verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06436886136506809312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050687091290445724.post-59981058720641411062009-04-06T04:59:00.000+03:002009-04-06T04:59:00.000+03:00Thanks for this post - it's one I can identify...Thanks for this post - it's one I can identify with (I have a 9 month old girl and live in Vietnam, so am grappling with motherhood while living o'seas). I also sometimes question myself (am I doing everything right, is the baby stimulated enough, is she bored at home with me, etc. etc.)! I do agree with matt&ruth that perhaps love is just the most important thing and as long as they have that we shouldn't worry so much about all the other things. I love your blog by the way!A Girl in Asiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662968980493093541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050687091290445724.post-48087793008044903002009-04-05T10:10:00.000+03:002009-04-05T10:10:00.000+03:00I think that deep down, a good mother is one who m...I think that deep down, a good mother is one who makes her children feel loved completely and utterly...is their biggest fan. For me, I have begun to realize the importance of being "in the moment" with my two little ones. Of soaking up each minute with them and savoring it, cherishing it, rather than letting my thoughts drift to other things, like what to make for supper... I want my children to remember a childhood filled with joy and laughter and love.<BR/><BR/>I think as mothers we will always be wondering how we can be better...but I also think that no one can love our children as well as we can...I know that I daily pray for wisdom and patience - being a mother is one of the hardest and yet most rewarding jobs on earth.matt&ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443789432834091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1050687091290445724.post-27996227628773264882009-04-04T20:20:00.000+03:002009-04-04T20:20:00.000+03:00I am about to become a mother and it is good to he...I am about to become a mother and it is good to hear others have fears or worries too. From my own mother she is always so encouraging and patient. Do you speak English with your son? I am trying to read up on how to raise a bi-lingual child. The bath time photo is adorable! I am sure you are doing a great job!Emily ohhhsweetturkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14257707860017761436noreply@blogger.com