Taking my chances...

This post is dedicated to all the moms out there who, like me, may have a hard time knowing what the "right" choices are for their children in the tumultuous world we live in today. 

Sometimes, I buy non-organic milk at the grocery store and let my children (I'm taking my chances).

Once in a while, my kid wants a cookie before dinner and I allow it (I'm taking my chances).

At times,, I let my kids finger paint my kitchen cabinets (I'm taking my chances).

Once in a while, I let my child learn something the hard way (I'm taking my chances).

Sometimes, I give too much praise over small victories (I'm taking my chances).

Every so often, I spoil my children (I'm taking my chances).

Sometimes, I turn the television on and let my toddler watch it (I'm taking my chances).

Every week, my children and I visit public places unarmed (I'm taking my chances).

Every night, my baby boy sleeps nestled next to me in my bed  (I'm taking my chances).

Every day, I give too many hugs, cuddles and kisses (I'm taking my chances).

Every moment, I fill our lives by taking chances (and I'm OK with that). 

Moms, please remember that something will happen everyday that will make you cringe, or cause you great fear and anxiety. Take it in stride. Don't stand still. Too often, someone will judge you for the choices you make, or don't make. Turn the other cheek and move on. Keep going, and have faith in yourself. When you lay down at night, you will doubt yourself for something you did that day. Don't. You're doing the best you can, and that is exactly what you should be doing. Remember this, no matter what, you are everything to your child (children) and they are everything to you. Love is enough. You are enough. 

[My mama and I, circa 1982]