http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/12/29/4436331_in-wake-of-raleigh-boys-death.html?rh=1

I read this article this morning, and it really made me think.

It made me think about what about parenting causes me stress...the things that take up space in my mind, make me question myself as a parent, make me want to be better.

It made me think about the way that moms (and dads) sometimes tend to judge other parents (whether we say it out loud or not) when they make different choices than we do.

It made me think about the decisions I obsess over, unintentionally believing that the little things...are the end of the world, and forgetting the big picture.....that the things I see as big issues are NOT big issues...that there are real families with real issues struggling, sometimes right in front of me...but I am often too absorbed in my own overwhelming reality to notice.

I tend to see the new year as a fresh start...a time to set goals, to work on being a better version of myself. But sometimes I think we need to take a look at where we are and just be grateful. My child is loved. My child is safe. My child has food to eat and a warm bed to sleep in.

So I just wanted to remind all of you amazing mommas who care so deeply about your babies, that you are doing a good job