Hey there, mama!
I see you, juggling the chaos of parenthood like a pro. You’re probably spraying Febreeze on those toddler jeans for the third time this week and sweeping crumbs off the kitchen table into the dog’s eager mouth, hoping no one notices your lack of sweeping. Don’t worry, I’m right there with you.
And guess what? It’s totally fine.
You don’t need to be perfect at everything to be a fantastic mom. Anyone who insists you should be a flawless figure like June Cleaver can take a hike. This is a tribute to all my fellow World’s Most Average Moms out there. So what if…
- …your kids haven’t encountered a vegetable in what feels like an eternity? Life’s busy! With full-time jobs and evening classes layered on top of sports commitments, takeout is sometimes the only option. Plus, let’s be real—your kids aren’t going to touch that organic quinoa salad anyway. They’ll be just fine, especially with Flintstones vitamins and those Sunday family dinners.
- …your kids’ lunches resemble something more from a can than a Disney film? It’s still food! Who made the rule that sandwiches have to be cut into princess shapes or arranged like a cartoon character? No one, that’s who. That classic PB&J will fuel them just as well as the intricately crafted ones.
- …you brought brownies from the store to your child’s Thanksgiving gathering instead of creating those Pinterest-worthy turkey treats out of candy? You know who has the time to make everything from scratch? Not you. What matters is that you showed up, and your child noticed that.
- …you decided on a store-bought birthday party instead of one with handcrafted invitations and special party favors? Just because someone else went all out doesn’t mean you have to. Sending out discounted invitations doesn’t equate to loving your kids any less.
- …you occasionally let your kids binge-watch TV? Sure, avoid the horror movies, but an hour of educational programming while you finish up that grad school essay won’t hurt anyone. We haven’t quite mastered the housekeeping technology from The Jetsons yet, so sometimes you just have to make it work—TV included.
- …you skim through those excruciatingly long bedtime stories? It’s all about the effort; they’re only going to catch on when they’re older, right? Plus, avoiding the rambling tales of ducks and talking broccoli men can be a survival tactic. What matters is that you’re reading to them.
- …your kids are wearing wrinkly clothes? Laundry is a relentless cycle that rarely makes it to the closet. Clean is clean, and a few wrinkles might just add character. The key is that your kids are dressed and happy.
So what if you do all these things and more? You’re still nailing this parenting gig. Your kids love you for who you are, imperfections and all. So embrace that title of World’s Most Average Mom, and enjoy a glass of that three-dollar wine, because you—WE—deserve it.
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Summary:
Being a parent doesn’t require perfection; it’s about doing your best amidst the chaos. From takeout dinners to store-bought birthday parties, being an “okay” mom means loving your kids as they are, and finding joy in the little things. Embrace your role, and remember that it’s the effort that counts, not the perfection.