Erin Thompson's Blog

I have many fun Thompson family updates that I am working on and I will hopefully have them live on my blog soon. But first, I have to rant a bit as there is something I need to get off my chest. This rant is not based on personal experience as I feel very blessed to have the support and love of many family and friends who are also mothers. It is a general societal rant based on my observations lately.

Start of Rant
There is a lot of judgement going on in this world right now about different ways of parenting. With the new TIME magazine article (if you haven't heard about it, Google it), I am seeing many daggers being thrown from one mother to another. Why? Why do we feel like our way is so much better than anyone else's way? Daycare vs. Staying at home? Breastfeeding vs. Formula? Wearing vs. Stroller? Why can't we just respect the diversity out there and support one another in their choices?

The more I read about different styles of parenting, the more judgement I hear and the more I want to just scream "ENOUGH ALREADY!" Drop all those judgmental thoughts. Give that woman a hug. After all, she is a fellow mom trying her best for the sake of her child - like we all are! And, like it isn't hard enough already without us making it harder on one another.
End of Rant

So I think it is VERY important to say "Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!" I am learning each day that being a mom is hard work - physically, emotionally, mentally - it takes a lot out of us each and every day but our cup is quickly refilled by the bright smiles and giggles of children. So I want to applaud all of you for stepping up to the challenge of motherhood, loving your child through-and-through and guiding them through life. Enjoy the day that celebrates the wonderful work you do! And a very special Happy Mother's Day to my mom...I love you for all you have done for me and continue to do for me, I am one lucky daughter!