A Word of Advice

One of my girlfriends had a baby shower a few months ago. With the invitation, I received a blank piece of paper and a note that said to write the best parenting advice I could think of and bring the little pearl of wisdom to the shower so that it could be put into a book for my friend. I had nothing. I mean, who was I to be dishing out parenting advice?

I still don't have much to give seeing as how I've only had this gig for nine weeks. But one piece of advice that my friend Dana gave me is definitely one I'd pass along to first time moms I know: Don't compare yourself to other moms.



I've found myself doing that lately, and, I tell ya, nothing makes you question yourself more than looking at someone who seems to be doing it "better" than you. I quickly have to tell myself to snap out of it! There is not one formula for raising kids. And not every kid is the same. You have to do what you think is right for your family and your situation.

Ok, well now that that's in writing, I can come back here and give myself a little pep talk when I'm not following those words of wisdom. And remind myself: Alex is a happy baby. He's safe. And he's healthy. Be thankful and keep doing the best you can.