Strong Mama

I have been called many things in life, some good, some bad, some well... we won't mention the ugly names, but I have to say that I take great pride in a new name I have acquired, Strong Mama.
It came about rather innocently one after noon while I was playing with Sam. We were moving our dining room chairs into our play room to build a tent and, as always she was attempting to move one of the chairs by herself. Not wanting to anger her I let her try to move one all by herself. After a few seconds of pushing, pulling and grunting I heard "Too heavy, Mama. You do". I walked over and asked if the chair was going to be too heavy for Mama to move as well. To my surprise, Sam simply looked me in the eye and shook her head no, "No, you strong Mama, you can do".

Me? Strong Mama? Where on earth did she ever get that idea? I can't move a mountain, I can't bench press a school bus, Jeez, some mornings I can't even bench press my own weight. What do I know about being strong? I still cry every time my girls fall down and scrape a knee. When I think of strong people I visualize Arnold, Helga, you know big beefy people who spend way too much time in the gym. I'm not one of those people. Yea, I work out a few times a week and I try to eat right but that's where I draw the line.

I was still pondering this new name when I came across one of the new adds that Stroller Strides has.

My strength doesn't come from how fast I run or how many push-ups I can do. My Strength comes from the example I set for my girls. Everyday I get the honor of showing them how strong Mama really is. Whether it's working out even though I'm sleep deprived, taking a few moments of "Mama time" to recharge my own batteries, or simply saying no to a second cupcake, everything they'll know about being a woman, a mom, someone of strength they're going to learn by watching me. So, this Mother's day, take a moment to thank all the Strong Mama's in your life. They may not be limited to just your Mom. The Strong Mama's in your life are the women who's actions molded you into the Strong Mama that your are to your children now.

Thanks to all the Strong Moms I get the PRIVLEDGE to call my friends and Stroller Stride Buddies! Your friendship and love help me to be a better mom to my girls.
Shelley