I think almost every mother has had one of these moments. That moment when you think to yourself, "I am a really, really horrible mother." Usually, it's something we've forgotten to do, or something our children have done without our knowing. Forgetting to pack diapers, the child escaping from the house, finding him playing with a dangerous object, these can all quickly bring a mother to her knees. Despite our diligence, some children just have a way of finding the things that can land them in the hospital.
The question is, is it really our fault? Don't get me wrong, some things can definitely be avoided, and there's no excuse for them. But these accidents and moments of forgetfulness, can they be avoided? We spend the majority of our waking hours ensuring the safety and well being of our children, yet somehow one little thing can spoil all our preparations. Should we try our hardest to ensure they don't? Yes. Should we feel guilty when they do? NO! Things happen. Children get hurt. They must learn from experience, just as we must. Take every thing that happens and learn from it, but don't allow things that are out of your control to worry you to death. And just remember, no one is perfect.
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