Today, I’m having one of those “You go, Mom!” moments, and I’ve made a decision: I’m done saying sorry for parenting in my own way. You know what? It’s working for me. My kids are mostly happy and healthy, and honestly, it’s just too tiring to keep up with all the so-called rules.
So, excuse me, but I’m not sorry…
For Letting My Kids Zone Out
For letting my kids zone out in front of the TV while I whip up dinner.
For calling it dinner, even when it’s just some microwave mac and cheese.
For pretending that the mac and cheese is for them when, let’s be real, I’ve been craving it since 3 p.m.
For Bribing My Children
I’m not sorry for bribing my children.
For grabbing cheap toys at the store to avoid a meltdown when it’s time to leave.
For handing out fruit snacks as a way to get them to vacate the playground.
For believing that fruit snacks are at least somewhat like actual fruit.
For Wanting Alone Time
I refuse to apologize for wanting some alone time.
For daydreaming about a few days away where no one needs anything from me.
For wanting to go to the movies solo so I can indulge in a guilty pleasure without judgment.
For sending my kids to daycare on my day off, just so I can shop for things that aren’t size 3T.
For Sleep Training
I’m not sorry for sleep training.
For letting my little ones cry it out occasionally.
For keeping them out of my bed at night, even if I secretly long for those snuggles.
For those early morning moments when I hit snooze, ignoring the baby monitor even though my toddler is up and ready to start the day.
For Loving My Job
I’m not sorry for loving my job.
For sometimes looking forward to Mondays, eager to engage my brain in a different way.
For leaving the office at 4 p.m. without a backward glance because it’s family time, and I miss my kids.
No Apologies for a Little Fun
I have no apologies for the occasional swear word.
For listening to music with questionable lyrics while the family is in the car.
For letting my kids eat food that has dropped on the floor.
For allowing our dog to give them slobbery kisses.
For Sharing My Joy
And I’m definitely not sorry for posting tons of photos of my kids on social media because, in my eyes, they’re the cutest kids in the world.
So let’s all agree to stop saying sorry, moms. At the end of the day, the other moms are probably too exhausted to care about what you’re doing anyway. If you’re interested in more about home insemination, check out this post on home insemination kit. You might also find useful information on your fertility journey at Make a Mom and Progyny, which is an excellent resource for pregnancy and home insemination.
In summary, let’s stop feeling guilty about our parenting choices. We’re all doing our best, and at the end of the day, that’s what matters most.