Comments on: The Magic Eraser

By: Leigh Anne Watts

Leigh Anne Watts — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:39:40 +0000

I know this is an older post. I know you get a lot of comments. But, I just wanted to tell you how deeply this touched me. As a Mother, I so often feel like a failure. This post made me rethink the way I feel about myself based on the way God feels about me. He loves me and he forgives me, and when I mess up so do my children. I hate that feeling like I have wronged them. Thanks for being so open.

By: Gary Thompson

Gary Thompson — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:51:56 +0000

Wow. What a GREAT reminder. And it does me good to know I’m not the only parent who loses it now and then. But the one thing I always wished my parents would have done is to admit that they were wrong. We’d have such a better relationship if they had.

That’s one thing I am determined to do. Repenting before your children is a great way to model humility and show them you really care.

By: MoziEsmé

MoziEsmé — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:09:19 +0000

What a beautiful story! I can see myself so easily here – you took a bad situation and turned it into a brilliant lesson for the kids.

By: Skubaliscious

Skubaliscious — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:14:59 +0000

Thank you for this. I have lots of moments I would like to erase…good to know it happens to everyone and a great reminder that we do have a magic eraser

By: Tanya

Tanya — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:22:42 +0000

I love this. I’m glad I’m not the only “human” mother. Unfortunately, scenes like this happen in my house much more often than I’d like to admit. But, as you so beautiful pointed out, Magic Erasers to the rescue.

By: Our Crooked Tree

Our Crooked Tree — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:30:54 +0000

It is in these moments I think I learn more than my kds do!

By: Well Behaved Krissy

Well Behaved Krissy — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:32:28 +0000

Awesome! Love those “teachable moments” like that.

By: twin power mommy ♥

twin power mommy ♥ — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:55:27 +0000

What an awesome story. I love it!
Brought a little tear to my eye.

You have such a way with words. You can express thoughts that other people think but aren't able to get out on paper (or type).

Love the magic eraser. I use it OFTEN!!!! (both kinds, boss)

By: Ok, Where Was I?

Ok, Where Was I? — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:53:05 +0000

It’s great that you told your kids you made the mistake. I hate those moments, and boy do we all have them.

My two year old discovered sharpees while I was on the computer in another room. He colored all over the desk and himself. And yes, I have that magic eraser.

By: Mrs. Querido

Mrs. Querido — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:48:26 +0000

Thank you for the inspiring post. You have reminded me that mommies don't have to be perfect, but we can strive toward Perfection (in Him of course!). And don't you love it when kids are so forgiving of our errors? Beautiful!

Blessings!

Mrs. Q