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- You’re a Better Parent Than I Am
by Emma Woods
Updated: Aug. 21, 2015
Originally Published: Sep. 20, 2014
I consider myself a decent parent. In fact, I might even say I’m a pretty good one, especially since I’ve intentionally set my standards quite low. Both my kids are alive (that’s a solid start!), happy, healthy, and performing well at school. As for the rest, I just don’t have the bandwidth to stress over it.
So, how do you measure up? You might just be a better parent than I am if…
- The first words out of your mouth to your kids in the morning are “Good morning, my dear,” rather than “It’s too early, go entertain yourselves.”
- Your children enjoy a nutritious, homemade breakfast every day instead of just grabbing a banana and juice to take in the car because you’re in a rush.
- You can style their hair without them squirming.
- You manage to wash, dry, iron (do people still do that?) and put away laundry all in a single day.
- You can focus on work while at the office and on your kids when you’re at home, without mixing the two.
- Your lunch consists of more than just the remnants of your child’s meal.
- You don’t chuckle when your child mispronounces words (I personally find “boobies” instead of “blueberries” particularly amusing).
- You willingly share your chocolate stash with your children.
- You can watch an entire Disney movie without sneaking a peek at your phone or scrolling through social media.
- You take your time during bath time and have figured out how to wash hair without triggering a meltdown.
- Your child’s art supplies are more plentiful than your wine collection.
- Their creations are neatly organized in a binder rather than randomly displayed on the fridge or, dare I say, thrown away.
- You never run out of plastic plates for dinner, resorting instead to Tupperware.
- When you open your fridge, you’re not blinded by the reflection off countless tin foil-covered leftovers that you plan to serve the next day.
- You never skip your children’s tooth brushing, even when it’s late and all you want is to tuck them into bed.
- You don’t celebrate quietly when they finally fall asleep, only to rush downstairs to pour yourself a glass of wine before greeting your partner.
- You actually plan your dinner menu instead of scrambling to make something from that pink frozen mystery lump you discovered in the freezer and the few items in the fridge that are on the verge of spoiling.
- You have potatoes that haven’t sprouted yet and a peeler that actually works.
- You set a timer for dinner rather than relying on the smell to tell you when it’s done.
- After dinner, you and your partner enjoy a meaningful conversation that doesn’t just consist of “How was your day?” “Fine, thanks. Yours?” “Good, I’m off to bed.” “Me too.”
See? I always knew you were a great parent as well.
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In conclusion, whether you’re hitting the mark or just doing your best, remember that parenting is a journey filled with ups and downs. Embrace it!