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For Those Days When You Feel Like You Accomplished Nothing
by Jamie Lee
Updated: April 18, 2023
Originally Published: April 18, 2023
The day has come to a close. The sink is overflowing with dirty dishes, and the washer, dryer, and laundry baskets are brimming with clothes in every stage of cleanliness. You finally sit down with a glass of wine, and you can’t help but wonder what on earth you did all day. Well, listen up, fellow parent—your day was far from unproductive! Here’s just a taste of what you actually accomplished:
- You re-heated your coffee multiple times. If you also discovered yesterday’s cup lurking in the microwave, that’s two wins right there. Go you!
- You wiped pee off the toilet seat because let’s face it, little boys and their aiming skills are a challenge no one can escape.
- You kept your cool while your kids attempted to dress themselves. How is it that a shirt can turn into a wrestling match?
- You provided snacks. This is no small feat with all the chopping, slicing, and unwrapping involved!
- You changed out of your pajamas—whether due to baby spit-up or toddler mishaps, you still made the switch. Well done!
- You left yet another Jamberry Facebook group. Extra points if you ditched a Younique one as well!
- You exercised, lifting and rocking your child after they got an owie totally counts as a workout.
- You had a healthy meal—chocolate and wine both have antioxidants, after all.
- You located your daughter’s indispensable nap-time toy, which also meant discovering which toy was the day’s must-have.
- You conquered your fear of spiders by squashing one. Not an easy task!
- You solved that lingering mystery of the awful smell in the living room—it was the sippy cup hiding under the couch. Toss that thing!
- You chuckled at your kid’s jokes, even when they failed to land the first time—or the 712th time.
- You took care of that annoying chin hair that was bothering you. Grooming matters!
- You convinced your child to eat broccoli, even if it took an hour and was their only dinner item. Progress!
- You listened patiently as your son detailed an entire episode of his favorite show, only sidetracked 16 times.
- You cleaned up countless puddles from kiddo water play, avoiding potential slip-and-falls.
- You mediated four squabbles every hour for about 12 hours, and you didn’t even scream and run from the house!
- You saved your child from disaster—how do they always manage to climb on top of bookshelves?
- You organized a playdate for your kids because social interaction is essential for their growth.
- You put your kids to bed, complete with three stories, four songs, a dramatic dance performance, a philosophical discussion, and maybe a couple of tiny bribes since you’re exhausted.
See? You achieved so much today! Forget about the dishes and treat yourself to an early night. You deserve it! If you’re interested in more about home insemination, check out this post for some useful insights. For authoritative information, visit Make a Mom. And for an excellent resource on pregnancy and donor insemination, head over to American Pregnancy.
Summary
In the hustle of parenting, it’s easy to feel like you haven’t accomplished anything. However, this article highlights the many tasks and challenges that parents tackle daily, from handling messes to mediating conflicts. Remember, every little victory counts!