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You Make Me Feel Okay About Me
 
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You Make Me Feel Okay About Me

Laurel Lakey

By Laurel Lakey

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This is not the layout I originally wanted to do. I have been having a rough couple of days for various reasons. I don't know what it is, but lately I have been really down on myself about my parenting skills and it just all came out while trying to do a layout about something completely different. So here's to digital scrapbooking, a cheap form of therapy!! :D

 

Journaling: "Eli, you have filled a hole in my heart that I didn’t know existed. I didn’t realize how much I could care about someone who can’t even say Momma yet. Lately there have been many moments where I have felt completely inadequate, like I’m an utter failure as a mom because I’m not doing every single thing that is on my to-do list, or because you don’t know the ten words that you should know by now.

 

But then you hug me, or you catch my eye from across the room and smile and I feel so loved. You can’t know how much this means to me. I know you love me and I know that you know I’m trying my best. It’s like you’re telling me in your own way that it’s alright; that you’ll turn out just fine if I forget to give you your bath one night or let you eat only french fries for lunch one day. I know you love me because I’m your mom, not because I’m a perfect mom. Thank you for helping me feel that way without having to say anything. I love you so much, my little bubbie."

 

Layout uses:

Darling Paper by Keri Schueller (recolored)

Cherish alphas by Erica Hite

Paint Stroke brush set by Erica Hite

SS Tools - Styles: Wrought Iron by Keri Schueller

Decorative Swirl brush by me

 

I use PSCS3 on my iMac.

 

Thanks for looking! :)

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MichaelsMomJo

This is gorgeous, Laurel! It jumped right out of the gallery at me. Your journaling is wonderful. I think you've captured what so many mothers feel. I know I have certainly felt that way. Truly wonderful layout!

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Stacey H.

This is so wonderful! Your little one is so precious! And you ARE a GREAT mommy! You are doing the best you can and that is awesome! I love your journaling. :bighug:

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Armi Custodio

Love the L.O. and most especially the heartfelt journalling. I have 2 year old twins and I can relate to feelings of inadequacy as far as parenting is concerned. My kids can be quite a handful so there really isn't enough time in a day to teach them new words or prepare nutritious meal 3x/day etc. So yes, sometimes I plunk them in front of the tv and give them fries for lunch just to get some other things done. And yes, I feel guilty afterwards. But like many mothers, I think we're just trying to do our best. ( Doesn't stop the guilt feelings though, LOL). TFS!

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PBarnes

This LO really jumped out at me too. What incredible blue eyes is such a precious face. I love your title and your journaling. I think all moms feel that way sometimes. Now that mine are grown and gone, I know there were a lot of things I could have done differently/better but they came out ok. I know that I was doing the best I knew how at the time.

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April Showers

Oh Therapy, I think that is why I do this.... fabulous journaling and such a darling photo. The rest is lovely too, but I liked the others so much, I hardly noticed. :) (And I mean that ina good way. :))

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goofyemt96

Love the layout!! The journaling brought tears to my eyes!! I have felt the same way!! But at that one moment they just look at ya with a smile and they make it all better again!! You displayed that beautifully here!! Love it!!

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schmoo

Wow, what a cutie, are his eyes actually that blue. I love this. I really like the way you have done the title and the colours are so great. The journalling was really touching for me because I often feel this way with my 2 kids. Regardless of what I do or don't do they love me anyway.

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Edeena aka NaughtsNCrosses

I agree with all the others - this is a fabulous, heart-felt layout. There are times when it's tough being a parent - you always worry if you're "enough" of everything, but you know what? Kids won't remember any of that when they're loved. :)

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pton

Oh, what a sweet layout. I'm glad you were able to scrap and journal your thoughts while it's fresh in your mind. I bet you are a great mom! :D

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