Comments on Warm Chocolate Milk: Not Perfect

This post has reminded me of why I enjoy reading o...

2009-11-30T17:11:15.348-08:00

This post has reminded me of why I enjoy reading other mom blogs so much. They remind me that despite how put together other moms may LOOK we're all feeling less that perfect some times. Thanks for the reminder! (You're doing great, btw!)

What a GREAT post!!

2009-11-25T19:54:53.280-08:00

What a GREAT post!!

Perfect or not, you are what you think you are. If...

2009-11-25T17:52:30.228-08:00

Perfect or not, you are what you think you are. If you keep on thinking you are not good enough, then it shall be manifested to you by life.

Remember, the outside world is merely a reflection of our inner world. :-)

Um, I think the person you're describing is Victor...

2009-11-25T17:51:53.898-08:00

Um, I think the person you're describing is Victoria Beckham, and who really wants to be her? The woman wears killer heals just to take her kids for ice cream for goodness sakes!

I'll like you if you like me ; ) Sausage roll ban...

2009-11-25T15:55:55.457-08:00

I'll like you if you like me ; ) Sausage roll bangs! DYING! Come check out my blog today, there's a little something for ya!

Happy Thanksgiving!

It is nice to know others feel the same way-I tota...

2009-11-25T11:06:11.573-08:00

It is nice to know others feel the same way-I totally am with you on the purse thing! Why do I have so much junk in purse-I certainly don't have a lot of money in there!

My definition of a supermom is someone who is love...

2009-11-25T08:52:36.329-08:00

My definition of a supermom is someone who is loved by her family and friends. You, Susan are obviously loved by Hubbs and kids as well as loads of friends. That makes you a supermom in my book! Who cares if your hair doesn't make that silly curl!

You needn't be perfect--just need to know you're c...

2009-11-25T08:16:38.399-08:00

You needn't be perfect--just need to know you're called blessed.

I love this post. I'm TOTALLY not her either. :)...

2009-11-25T06:23:55.856-08:00

I love this post. I'm TOTALLY not her either. :)

I love it. No one likes that perfect person. We mi...

2009-11-25T05:47:12.557-08:00

I love it. No one likes that perfect person. We might want to BE that perfect person, but perfection isn't likable. Flaws and differences and shortcomings? Now THOSE are likable.

Great advice from your mom! and I like the quote ...

2009-11-25T04:55:32.490-08:00

Great advice from your mom! and I like the quote "We admire people for their strengths but we love them for their flaws." Relax and have fun.

Oh, I SO remember the sausage roll! Whenever I se...

2009-11-25T04:52:55.780-08:00

Oh, I SO remember the sausage roll! Whenever I see pictures of my hair curled that way, I can only cringed and want to rip them up. Did you go to Chippewa? After Valentine Hills, I went to Chippewa. And I remember the pressure to be perfect and I wasn't anywhere close. I'm glad I don't feel that so much these days.

I'd say people DO like you a lot! I sure do!

2009-11-24T19:13:42.624-08:00

I'd say people DO like you a lot! I sure do!

I think those perfect people only exist in our min...

2009-11-24T16:29:28.342-08:00

I think those perfect people only exist in our minds, some higher standard we set ourselves up to be like but can never quite get there. In reality, those people who look like they have it all, don't.

Your mom was SO right! And I've known quite a few...

2009-11-24T16:24:54.769-08:00

Your mom was SO right!

And I've known quite a few moms who appear to be perfect, and deep down, they're not. And honestly, I'd rather live in my yoga pants and comfy sweaters than worry about getting stains on cashmere and spending hours ironing ;)

I say Whoo hoo for imperfections and dirty carpets! Loved this post!

This is awesome advice. I think that it needs to b...

2009-11-24T13:41:32.099-08:00

This is awesome advice. I think that it needs to be sowen on a pillow or printed on a tee shirt. I would totally buy it.

Great post!

I have often felt this way. Seriously some people...

2009-11-24T12:12:39.936-08:00

I have often felt this way. Seriously some people can just make me feel this way. I like your mom's saying!

I sought to be pefect for a very long time. I've ...

2009-11-24T11:50:06.978-08:00

I sought to be pefect for a very long time. I've even trimmed the grass around my sidewalk with a scissors when the trimmer was out. I think at times I reached "my own" thought of perfection because, hey, everything "looked" perfect. But, you know what, it's not fun and it's seriously hard to sustain. The lady who looks perfect or the person who thinks they're perfect...open up that little door that each of us have and I bet you find something that's not so perfect. I think I'm quite perfect now being just a little Imperfect!

Those are words to live by!!

2009-11-24T11:44:23.359-08:00

Those are words to live by!!

Imperfections are the spice of life. Who wants to ...

2009-11-24T11:24:57.424-08:00

Imperfections are the spice of life. Who wants to be around people who have no room for improvement? At least, that's what I tell myself. :)

My husband it a TOTAL perfectionist (an Engineer n...

2009-11-24T11:01:18.091-08:00

My husband it a TOTAL perfectionist (an Engineer no less) if you couldn't tell from his comment. Poor Weston is taking after him. He gets so upset if he can't do something perfectly right away. It's good for both of them to have imperfect me in the fam :)

Your mom is very wise. Someone once told me, "We a...

2009-11-24T10:58:02.253-08:00

Your mom is very wise. Someone once told me, "We admire people for their strengths but we love them for their flaws." I find this is especially true. I want to be around real people--not perfect clones. I want to know that when I'm not at my best, I still have friends who care and I want to be the kind of friend that does the same.
I like you, Susan. Keep being you.

Moms seem to really good at comparing themselves t...

2009-11-24T10:57:57.254-08:00

Moms seem to really good at comparing themselves to others and then feel they are lacking. I know I have done that.

Listened to a talk on church on Sunday about this very thing - comparing ourselves to others. Of course, we all know it's healthier not to, but it was soooo good for me to hear that talk and be reminded.

Yeah, you're right Susan....I really Really REALLY...

2009-11-24T10:56:09.952-08:00

Yeah, you're right Susan....I really Really REALLY like you alot! But there comes a point where imperfections can actually lead to annoyance if you have too many (not you of course..wink). But on the other hand, I often try to be perfect and it annoys you and also others. There's got to be an acceptable level somewhere in between. Susan, is it possible for me to be both perfect and loveable?

We do like you! And hope you would like yourself j...

2009-11-24T10:47:51.588-08:00

We do like you! And hope you would like yourself just as much.

I highly doubt such super-moms exist. Nobody is perfect. They might have a veneer of perfection but they most likely see their flaws just as clearly and compensate where they can. Sure they can dress well, but can they relate emotionally to their kids?

Your mom is right: perfect is not an ideal. We love people for being unique, for their peccadilloes and imperfections. We love people when they're good where it matters. Ironed shirts don't matter. Friendships matter. Understanding and relating matters. Being there matters. Those are the things people really admire.