What kind of mother are you? I couldn't resist this fun quiz when I saw it on Trish's blog. I believe this is based on the Kinsey thing.
I'm one of two (I flip-flop on the S/N part):
1)
Your type is:istj —The “Responsibility” Mother
“I have a serious love affair with to-do lists. I could sit for hours reading, organizing, and rearranging my weekly calendar.”
The ISTJ mother has a highly developed sense of responsibility: for work, home, family ... particularly her children. Whether she’s overseeing daily baths or insisting on a 10 p.m. curfew, her efforts are largely focused on providing her children with order and routine. She wants them, regardless of age, to be able to count on her and the structure she provides.
In carrying out her commitment to her responsibilities, the ISTJ mother is organized, industrious, and detail-oriented. Because her focus is the day-to-day realities of life, her children are likely to feel secure and well provided for.
The ISTJ mother also sets a good example and provides her children with practical guidance on being a productive, responsible individual. Still, with all her seriousness, she may delight family members with her quick wit and observations about the details of life.
AND....
Your type is:intj —The “Individual Integrity” Mother
“My kids are better off arguing their own point of view than telling me, ‘But everyone else is doing it.’”
Individualistic and independent, the INTJ mother is both a role model and teacher of how to be an individual and live life with integrity. She is introspective, defining her own success from within, and generally confident in her decisions. She is unlikely to be persuaded by her children saying, “But all the other mothers are doing it.”
The INTJ is competent in providing for her children’s basic needs, but she is likely more focused on developing their self-esteem and confidence. Observant and insightful, she puts great importance on independent thinking and self-sufficiency, yet she is comfortable providing protection and boundaries.
Self-motivated and intense, the INTJ works hard and takes life seriously. As a mother, she lives for those moments when she can impart knowledge and offer her children perspectives on life and important issues.
Both are actually true for me, so I'd guess it's fairly accurate. Now y'all know more about me than I might want you to. ;)
That was really fun. I'm exactly what I thought I'd be.
ESTP - The “Action Adventure” Mother
(Extraverted, Sensing, Thinking, Perceiving)
“I can’t do anything the same way more than one or two times. Today can’t be like yesterday. Let’s do something different!”
I'm pretty bold at trying new things( as long as it doesn't involve math) Now if only that quiz would tell us what sorts of mothers our kids need! A couple of the examples of moms seem way better than mine. But, I try.
I almost forgot...LOL about you being the 'responsiblity mother' and how she likes to, "Do lists" My first trip to your blog I read about your list adventure. 101 things to do or something like that. I yelped at the thought. LOL.
Your comment to muckfootsmom below struck a chord with me. I have three boys and a girl too. My boys are SUCH a handful to me sometimes, many times. I am going through some "wake up and smell the coffee" moments in my life right now and it is so hard. I totally understand and connected with what you wrote, and just wanted you to know you are NOT alone. Thanks for being so honest! I think I will check out muckfootsmom's blog too. Oh, I added you to my friends list. I was also wondering where in Illinois you live. i am from lower Wisconsin. Fell free to email me. By the way, I am the "Giving Mom" from the little quiz. Bless your day!
Beth
