What is a Lazy Mom exactly?
Well I'm so glad you asked.
The short and skinny of it is this... a Lazy Mom is a mom who doesn't do everything for her children, she teaches her children how to do things for themselves, thereby making her a "lazy mom."
She raises her children to be responsible for themselves.
She teaches them to be ready for life when they grow up.
She gives her children boundaries so they feel safe and secure.
She doesn't let them "rule the roost."
She builds within them a "team" mentality.
She takes care of herself so that she can be a better mom.
She loves her children so she disciplines them when necessary.
She leads her children by example.
But a Lazy Mom also...
Makes mistakes along the way.
Doesn't always get things done around the house.
Sometimes fails at this thing called mothering.
Apologizes to her kids when she gets it wrong.
Struggles over whether or not she's a "good mom" just like everyone else.
Prays for wisdom and guidance as she raises her children.
Realizes she can't do it alone.
Being a mom sure isn't easy, is it? It takes lots of hard work, dedication, consistancy and pretty much, blood, sweat and tears (lots of tears!)... but remember, if you put a little effort in now, then later you can be lazy....
Read the next post in this series.
We need more lazy moms!!!
ReplyDeleteFollowed your link back from SheBlogs..following you now! Can't wait to hear your weekly accounts of laziness!
Love, Love, Lovey, LOVE it!!!! I need all of the parenting tips you've got! =) My heart's desire truly is to raise up godly MEN who will be wonderful husband and fathers! The day-to-day sometimes makes me lose perspective!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog been following for months and i truly believe im a lazy mom.
ReplyDeleteYour blog feature is up!
ReplyDeletehttp://simplystacie.net/blog-spotlight-im-a-lazy-mom/
Love Love love your blog & all the great tips!!! By the looks of it I am def a "lazy" mom haha
ReplyDeleteTania @ http://myadventures-in-mommyland.blogspot.com/
I enjoy reading your blog. I could say I am a lazy mom as well!!
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I enjoy reading your blog and I too and a bit of a lazy mom!
ReplyDeleteStacey,
ReplyDeleteI hopped over from twitter to check out your blog and I am so glad I did! I love the concept of your blog! My kids are all but grown, the youngest is 17, but I believed in teaching them to take care of themselves and be responsible. My oldest daughter has 6 kids, ages 2-10 and she is a very "lazy" mom! She is teaching her kids well, so much so the oldest and her have started a business together! She has started a blog, but it is just in the beginning stages. Go check it out!
http://thebizymommy.wordpress.com/ Her name is not quite what you'd think either!
Bernice
YEAH ME! LOL
ReplyDeleteI have been a lazy mom since mine were babies it seems.... let me tell you, having 3 boys that are old enough to cook meals and make grocery lists and change the oil is AWESOME!!!
I want to say amen to this! Nicely put!
ReplyDeleteI linked to you on my recent post. I hope people visit you. That'd be cool, but I don't think I can track that
ReplyDeleteI think I am a lazy mom too! Love all the confessions, tips, etc!
ReplyDeleteI am a "lazy mom". And i'm proud to be one. My children will thank me when they are older
ReplyDeleteI'm a lazy mom!
ReplyDeleteSome days, though, I wonder if I'm lazy enough. :)
Linda @ Linda's Lunacy
lindaslunacy@gmail.com
Love the concept of being a lazy mom! I think I definitely call into that category. Stopping by from UBP— hope you come check you Mommy Shorts.
ReplyDeleteHere’s the link to my UBP post: http://bit.ly/dRABgC
Nice to meet you!
Hi! Here for the UBP! :) I love, love, love this blog. Completely agree with the "lazy mom" characteristics and hope to become a "lazy mom" as well. :) Look forward to reading more!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been a part of the blog world for long and am trying to build my site. Please stop by!
http://stayathomemom-newmom.blogspot.com/
I am for sure a lazy mom! I just keep remembering and telling my kids, my friends, anyone that listens that my ultimate responsibility is to teach my kids how to take care of themselves period. That is my job as a mom. I love your site!
ReplyDeleteShanna
http://moneymannersandmakeup.blogspot.com
I am now following your from the UBP 2011. I hope you will take the time to like me back. If you could also head to my site and enter to win my contest I would appreciate it ! http://madamedeals.com/blog/2011/04/01/contest-quick-link/
ReplyDeleteI am totally a lazy mom! You defined "lazy mom" so articulately, thank you!
ReplyDeleteNow following you.
Stephanie
lifeofatwinglegal.com
My kids have been making their own lunches for school since 1st grade, I am a lazy mom & LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteI love being a LAZY MOM! We also need more of us moms to join the club!
ReplyDeleteTotally a lazy mom!! My four daughters know I'm not going to get anything for them out of the fridge if it isn't breakfast, lunch or dinner. I make sure the oldest helps the littles.
ReplyDeleteOh, so there is a name for what I have. Awesome! I can tell hubby I am not alone!
ReplyDeleteI'm totally a lazy mom. So fun to have found a kindred spirit. I call myself a 20 Minute Mom! :-)
ReplyDeleteAmy @ 20MinuteMom.com
Just found you through a recipe on Pinterest! I am a lazy mom! I just put in a load of laundry (that my children will fold and put away) and am on the computer searching recipes while one of my darlings is vacuuming!!
ReplyDeleteI just have to say, your blog is a breath of fresh air!! Just checked out some your vlog too, and was crying laughing from the one about what was in your van console! Good stuff, keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sarah! It's comments like yours that keep me blogging! :)
DeleteDang, I wish I found you all a lot sooner...lol Woo Hoo other Lazy Moms! I knew I wasn't the only one!
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