A Perfect Mother

A perfect mother always serves a healthy low fat meal made up of organic foods.
A good mother, on occasion, picks up fast food but makes sure to order the apples instead of fries.

A perfect mother speaks in a pleasant and sweet voice every time she opens her mouth.
A good mother will talk to her children through her teeth at least once.

A perfect mother makes no mistakes.
A good mother learns from her mistakes.

A perfect mother has plenty of money in her purse, and in her bank account.
A good mother uses financial tight spots to teach her children about frugality.

A perfect mother keeps an immaculate home which includes floors you can eat off of.
A good mother keeps her home tidy and organized, most of the time.

A perfect mother looks amazing any time of day.
A good mother has been known to wear sweat pants as she sits in the floor to work puzzles with the kids.

A perfect mother bakes from scratch.
A good mother will buy a cake mix or slice-n-bake cookies once in a while.

A perfect mother keeps the laundry under control and does not allow clothes to pile up in baskets.
A good mother makes sure all the important things (underwear and soccer uniforms) are clean.

A perfect mother does nothing to embarrass her children, ever.
A good mother will embarrass her children.

A perfect mother greets each morning with a smile and needs no assistance in maintaining her chipper attitude.
A good mother admits her dependence on coffee and is thankful it's not worse.

A perfect mother never allows her children out of the house in wrinkled clothing.
A good mother's children go out wrinkled, but never without a kiss and a hug.

A perfect mother knows the right thing to do in difficult situations.
A good mother spends time praying over difficult situations.

A perfect mother does not take naps.
A good mother takes a nap when needed for her family's protection.

A perfect mother has the answer to every question.
A good mother looks up information for questions she can't answer.

A perfect mother considers being early - on time, on time - late, and late -  unacceptable.
A good mother is happy to arrive at her destination with all of her children present and accounted for.

A perfect mother always says and does the right thing.
A good mother messes up and completely blows it at times.

A perfect mother puts her children to bed on time every single night.
A good mother lets her children stay up too late occasionally.

A perfect mother is always smiling, always happy, never flustered, never angry.
A good mother pulls herself back together after she looses it.

A perfect mother gets up very early to shower and dress before waking her children.
A good mother showers quickly while children incessantly knock on the door asking questions, but she remains patient and kind.

A perfect mother will not allow her children to get involved in too many extra-curricular activities.
A good mother has the courage to pull her children out of a situation that is less than best.

A perfect mother never raises her voice to scream and yell at her children.
A good mother, after yelling, goes to her children and apologizes and tries not to do it again.

A perfect mother teaches her children everything they will ever need to know.
A good mother teaches her children to the best of her ability, and trusts.

A perfect mother is perfect.
A good mother rests in God's grace.


There is no way to be a perfect mom, but there are a thousand ways to be a good one!