I do have boundaries. I don't tend to share a lot of things that would truly make for cringe-worthy moments later in their lives. Like this, for example. Photo credit: iStockphoto I gave up on that long ago. We all have our flaws and we all make mistakes. All we can do is our best to get through it, and when we (inevitably) screw up, we know that tomorrow's another day. Having a sense of humor helps, because if you can't laugh at parenting -- you might just need a time out. Photo credit: iStockphoto Mary Lauren Weimer is a social worker turned mother turned writer. Her blog, My 3 Little Birds , encourages moms to put down the baby books for a moment and tell their own stories. Connect with her on Facebook and Twitter . The Walt Disney Company supports Babble as a platform dedicated to honest, engaged, informed, intelligent and open conversation about parenting. However, the opinions expressed on this site are those of individual parents/writers and do not reflect the views of Disney. In addition, content provided on this site is for entertainment or informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or safety advice. Click here for additional information. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Interest-Based Ads