Being a mom, it can be easy to get bogged down with the day-to-day tasks of parenthood. All too often, you're consumed with making sure everyone gets properly fed, clothed, brushed, and out the door in one piece. It's easy to miss out on the simple moments when you're caught up in the everyday routine of family life.
But one mom has issued an important reminder to other parents who might be feeling down about their aptitude as a mom or a dad. Rather than looking inward, Leslie of Her View From Home encourages parents to look outward — and to consider how their sons and daughters see them instead.
After being shared on her Facebook page on August 13, 2017, Leslie's sweet story about her daughter has gone viral. Since Love What Matters picked up the story on August 21, 2017, it has been shared over 600 times and gotten over 25,000 reactions.
Scroll through below to see what Leslie had to say about her look-alike little girl!
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Leslie is a mom of three who cofounded the lifestyle magazine Her View From Home, a site focusing on family, kids, fashion, health, recipes, and faith.
Leslie shared a story from one morning when her family was running late for church and her daughter asked to switch outfits to match her mom. That unexpected moment inspired an important revelation in Leslie.
What might have been a frantic rush to get out the door turned into a significant moment for Leslie's family — and one that has inspired many parents to share stories of their own kids wanting to be just like mom or dad.
Leslie writes:
We were running late for church this morning. (Story of my life.)
5 minutes before we left (which was about 5 minutes before church began) my girl saw my outfit and said…
"Mom! I have an outfit just like that. Hold on — let me change so I can look like you."
Now usually, I would NOT let this girl change her clothes. She's always been particular about what she wears. And she always takes longer than her sister to find something just right. Usually, it's an accomplishment just to get something on her body and feet and out the door.
But at this moment on this morning, I let her change clothes. From a summer dress to a brand new back to school outfit.
Because…. my baby girl wanted to look like me.
Me. The mom who is never really sure if she's doing it right. Me. The mom who (in this photo and in my usual day to day) hadn't showered in a while. Me. The mom who took two seconds to throw on mascara and make sure my nursing bra was actually hooked. Me. The mom who despite dying my hair only a couple weeks ago, found more gray popping through, and dark circles under my eyes and… and… and…
So many things I can pick apart.
But my girl looked up and just saw her mama. A mama she loves. A mama she wanted to match.
We were late for church. I think God was OK with it. On this morning, at this moment, I was reminded that despite my mistakes and failures and flaws, I am a good mother.
Scratch that. I am an awesome mother. For my baby girl wants to look and act just like me.
I'd be willing to bet — your kids feel the same way about you.
Leslie's post inspired hundreds of other parents to share their own stories.
Don't you love this important message about seeing yourself through your child's eyes?
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