Hey there, mama!
I see you, Febreezing those toddler jeans for the third time this week and sweeping crumbs off the kitchen table onto the floor, hoping the dog will take care of them before anyone notices you skipped cleaning again. Yeah, I’m onto you because I’m in the same boat.
And you know what? Who cares?
You don’t have to be perfect at everything to be a fantastic mom. Honestly, anyone who tells you that you need to be a superhero like June Cleaver can take a hike. That’s why I’m giving a shout-out to all my fellow World’s Okayest Moms out there!
So what if…
- …your kids haven’t seen a vegetable in a week? Big deal! Life is hectic, and everyone is busy—especially when you’re juggling a full-time job alongside evening classes and sports commitments. Takeout happens, and you know your kids aren’t going to touch that gluten-free, vegan tofu burger with braised kale on the side. They’ll be just fine, thanks to Flintstone vitamins and those family dinners on Sundays.
- …your kids’ lunches resemble a can of Spam more than the picturesque spreads on Disney DVD covers? It’s still food, right? Who made the rule that sandwiches need to be shaped into Disney characters or veggies arranged like Olaf to be edible? Nobody! That PB&J with crusts on will nourish your children just as well as the one that other mom meticulously cut to look like Merida.
- …you brought brownies from the store to your child’s Thanksgiving party instead of crafting intricate turkey designs from peanut butter cups and candy corn? Seriously, who has the time for that? You showed up, and that’s what counts.
- …you threw your kid a store-bought birthday party? Just because another mom made her invitations out of unicorn blood and glitter doesn’t mean you have to follow suit. Sending out discount invites or serving grocery store cake doesn’t mean you love your kids any less.
- …you let your kids have some screen time? Sure, avoid the horror flicks, but an hour of educational programming while you tackle that grad school essay or vacuum up the dog fur isn’t going to hurt anyone. We haven’t invented the Jetsons-style housekeeping robots yet, so sometimes you have to do what you need to do.
- …you skip a few pages in those long bedtime stories? Your kids are still getting read to, and that’s what truly matters. You have until at least second grade before they catch on to your little time-saving hacks, anyway.
- …your kids are wearing wrinkly underwear? Sure, the laundry might seem like it’s in a never-ending cycle, but clean is clean. A little wrinkle never hurt anyone, and at least your kids are dressed and not facing a public nudity charge!
So what if you do all these things and more? You’re still winning at this parenting gig, girl! You’re still rocking it just as much as those ultra-organized moms, and your kids love you for who you are—imperfections and all. So embrace that World’s Okayest Mom title, my fellow average mamas! And don’t forget to treat yourself to a glass of affordable wine while you’re at it.
Because you—WE—deserve it.
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Summary
Being a mom doesn’t mean you have to be perfect. Whether it’s about skipping veggies, opting for store-bought goodies, or letting the kids watch TV, the essence of motherhood is about showing up and doing your best. Embrace your title as the World’s Okayest Mom, and remember to treat yourself too!
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