“No More Perfect Moms” – Guest Post by Jill Savage

I’m honored to have Jill Savage guest posting on my blog today!

Jill is an author and speaker who is passionate about encouraging moms. She’s the founder and CEO of Hearts at Home, an organization that encourages, educates, and equips every mom in every season of motherhood.

I invited Jill to share about her newly released book, titled…  No More Perfect Moms… because we all need freedom to be the real… us.

Amen?

I mean, honestly… aren’t you tired of feeling like you have to do everything right?  Yeah, me too.

… Well then, let’s get to it.

Welcome Jill Savage!

When child number one threw a fit in the grocery store one day, screaming at the top of her lungs in this very public place, I was so embarrassed. I’d witnessed a scene like that before I had children, and I swore my kids would never do that.

Since becoming a mom, I’ve found myself in all kinds of situations I never thought I’d be in.

When the kids didn’t sleep much, I found myself beyond weary. When they didn’t potty train as quickly as other kids their age, I was discouraged. When they grew older and began to have a mind of their own, I found myself exhausted from the conflict.

I’m less patient than I thought I’d be.

I weigh more than I want to.

My children are more strong-willed than I expected.

At times, my marriage isn’t the “happily ever after” I dreamed it would be.

Inside I think thoughts like: I don’t measure up.

• I’m failing as a mom. 
• My kids don’t act like her kids.
• My house doesn’t look like her house.
• My body doesn’t look like her body.
• My husband doesn’t help like her husband does.

What is wrong with me?

Have you ever felt that way? Have you wondered what is wrong with you, with your family, with your kids?

The truth is that nothing is wrong with you or your family–or me and my family. We are all normal. Our frustrations are normal. Our disappointments are normal.

Our struggles are normal.

When you and I compare our insides to other women’s outsides, we always come out short.  We’re comparing our struggles to their masks.

There are no perfect moms (just women who make a good outward appearance).

There are no perfect kids (just kids who are dressed well and behave well just when you see them). 

There are no perfect houses (just ones where the clutter is cleverly stored!)

There are no perfect bodies (just ones who know the beauty of Spanx!)

Perfection doesn’t exist…but unfortunately we waste a lot of time and energy pursuing the elusive mirage we’re just sure can be found. While we’re pursuing perfection, we’re missing out on the most precious parts of life: the laughter of silliness, the joy of spontaneity, the lessons found in failure, and the freedom found in grace.

Let’s give ourselves—and our family–the gift of grace to make mistakes.

We can’t be perfect moms, but we are the perfect mom for our kids.

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It gets even better!  Purchase Jill Savage’s new book No More Perfect Moms anytime between now and February 9 (online or at a store…and yes, electronic versions such as Kindle and Nook count too!) and send a copy of your receipt to [email protected].  Scan it, take a picture of it – just be sure to send it to the email! You’ll be given access to well over $100 worth of resources that will help you on your mothering journey – absolutely free!

What will you receive?

6 Sixty Minute Audio Workshops (MP3 format) from Hearts at Home

• Desperate for Wisdom- Dr. Juli Slattery
• How to Fight for Your Marriage- Dr. Juli Slattery
• It is Well with Your Soul- Jennifer Rothschild
• Multiple Intelligences-Dr. Kathy Koch
• Ten Stress Strategies Every Mom Needs- Jill Savage
• The God Who Sees You- Tammy Maltby

4 Printables from Hearts at Home

• 10 Stress Strategies Every Mom Needs
• “Love Is”–I Corinthians 13 for Parents
• Mom Rules
• How to Fight Fair In Marriage

3 Free E-book’s (including PDF, Kindle, iPad, and Nook editions!) from Moody Publishers

• Live Free by Kendra Smiley
• Growing Grateful Kids by Susie Larsen
• Real Moms Real Jesus by Jill Savage

1 Contest Entry

You will be entered in a drawing to win hotel accommodations and two Hearts at Home Mom Conference registrations for you and a friend at a conference of your choice! (If unable to attend a conference, a Hearts at Home Conference To-Go will be substituted for the winner and a friend.)

Remember!  This offer is available for this week only (Feb 3-9)!  Grab a copy of No More Perfect Moms, scan your receipt, email it, and start enjoying your new book PLUS all of the extra bonuses you’ll receive!  It’s “mom university” delivered right to your computer!

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©2013 Carey Scott

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