Good moms say "no" when their child asks for candy at the store. Great moms say "yes" sometimes.
Good moms put on music for their kids to dance. Great moms get up and dance along.
Good moms teach their kids to eat the meal that has been prepared for them. Great moms notice that sometimes their kids really just don't like what you made and make exceptions.
Good moms put their kids down for bed on time. Great moms let their kids stay up late sometimes.
Good moms hold to their decisions. Great moves cave in, occasionally.
Good moms encourage their kids to be creative and imaginative. Great moms participate in creativity and get involved in imaginary worlds.
Good moms expect straight As. Great moms understand that nobody is perfect.
Good moms make healthy, balanced meals. Great moms make chocolate chip pancakes for dinner sometimes.
Good moms discipline their children. Great moms show mercy.
Good moms are happy and positive. Great moms are sad sometimes because life isn't always happy and positive.
Good moms teach their children to read. Great moms keep reading to their children, even after they know how.
Good moms ask about their childrens' friends. Great moms know their childrens' friends.
Good moms take their kids to the park. Great moms get off the bench and play at the park.
Good moms teach their kids how to take care of themselves--to grow up. Great moms take their big kids in their arms and rock them and let them be a baby sometimes.
Good moms tell their children how to be good people. Great moms show their children how to be good people.
It's nice to be a good mom but it's even better to be a great mom.
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