Comments on: I was like you once….

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 12 May 2017 19:26:50 +0000

In reply to Mrs Mummy Harris. Mine are 6 & 3, I try so hard to rise above it but some folk have perfected their glares so it's hard to do. I think they forget they were young once. Good luck with the toddler times :)

By: Mrs Mummy Harris

Mrs Mummy Harris — Fri, 12 May 2017 19:20:48 +0000

I LOVE this!!! I am so conscious of the glares when out in public. luckily Ben is quite good but he’s only just turning one so we’re not at the 2’s and 3’s yet! #PostsFromTheHeart

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 12 May 2017 11:51:58 +0000

In reply to five little doves.

It’s so easy to do though isn’t it? Even just briefly, I’ve caught myself being a judgey pants before! I try really hard not to though.
Thanks for reading 🙂

By: five little doves

five little doves — Fri, 12 May 2017 09:23:41 +0000

I love this post. As a mum of 5 I can relate to all of these things and it’s so important not to judge others after seeing a snap shot of their lives. #postsfromtheheart

By: Anna

Anna — Thu, 11 May 2017 06:36:36 +0000

In reply to OddHogg. You kind of grow a thick skin. I just think "wait until you're 13. Mummy's going to show you how to REALLY cause a scene" ? Thanks for reading ☺

By: OddHogg

OddHogg — Wed, 10 May 2017 20:59:31 +0000

Love this! Piglet was “easy” has a baby, but now we’re reaching the toddler stage I can feel a lot of those kicking in #postsfromtheheart

By: Astrid

Astrid — Tue, 09 May 2017 11:07:10 +0000

As a childless woman, I cannot relate to life as a mother, so thanks for this. It must be hard, but it must also be rewarding. #PostsFromTheHeart

By: Daydreamer_mum

Daydreamer_mum — Mon, 08 May 2017 09:48:06 +0000

Fab post!!!! I was certainly Miss judgy pants before I had any children!! #postsfromtheheart

By: Mummy Times Two

Mummy Times Two — Mon, 08 May 2017 09:40:33 +0000

I love this post so much. You are so right, we only ever see a snapshot of the lives of others. We all have both good times and bad in day, and as much as they drive us crazy we wouldn’t swap them for the world. #PostsFromTheHeart

By: Jayne Brown

Jayne Brown — Mon, 01 May 2017 08:38:00 +0000

I confess I have been both sides here. However when I had children and they grew (one in particular was harder) when these occasions arose I tried to remember that ‘those people’ didn’t know why these things were happening, they did know me and nobody should ‘assume’ things about us by our looks, behaviour or things we do or do not do. Unfortunately this happens in all things ‘those people’ think they have a right to judge everyone except themselves who are obviously just positively perfect in every way. Yes it is hard when our little people won’t cooperate but like you said those hugs, cuddles and other things that other people don’t see are wonderful. Some days/weeks feel harder than others but your little people are building their personalities along with learning what/ when things are acceptthee/right. So you Mummy’s and Daddy’s out there getting those looks from ‘those people’ just ignore them and carry on you are doing a brilliant job, give yourself a pat on the back or a glass of wine at the end of the day and congratulate yourself on surviving the day xx