By: Carla Thompson
February 11, 2018
Hello, fellow mom!
I see you there, using that air freshener on your toddler’s pants for the third time this week, and deftly brushing crumbs off the kitchen table, hoping the dog will munch them up before anyone else sees. You’re not fooling me—I’m right there with you.
And you know what? It’s totally fine.
You don’t have to excel at every single aspect of motherhood to be considered a great mom. Anyone suggesting you need to be a perfect homemaker can take a hike. That’s why I’m raising a toast to all my fellow “World’s Okayest Moms.” So what if…
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…your kids haven’t seen a vegetable in days? It’s not the end of the world. You’re juggling a million responsibilities—work, evening classes, and sports events—so sometimes takeout is just what the doctor ordered. And let’s face it, your kids probably wouldn’t touch that organic kale frittata anyway. They’ll be just fine, especially with Flintstones vitamins and those family dinners on Sundays.
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…your kids’ lunches resemble something off a Spam can rather than a Disney cover? Food is food! Who made the rules that sandwiches have to resemble characters from Toy Story? Nobody, that’s who. That PB&J with the crusts still on will do just as much good as the one shaped like Merida.
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…you brought store-bought brownies to the holiday party instead of crafting elaborate peanut butter cup turkeys? You know who has the time to Pinterest everything? Certainly not you. What matters is that you showed up, and your child noticed.
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…you opted for a store-bought birthday party. Sure, some moms might go all out with handmade invitations and custom goodies, but that’s not you, and that’s perfectly okay. Sending discount invites or serving grocery store cake doesn’t diminish your love for your child.
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…you occasionally let your kids watch TV. Sure, avoid anything too intense, but a little age-appropriate programming is not going to hurt anyone. We’re still waiting on that futuristic housekeeping technology to arrive, right? Sometimes, you’ve got to do what you need to finish your to-do list, even if it means letting the TV take the reins for a short while.
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…you skim through bedtime stories to save precious time. Your kids are young enough they won’t catch on for a while! The important thing is that you’re reading to them, and that’s what really matters.
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…your kids are wearing wrinkled undergarments. The laundry cycle might feel never-ending, but clean is clean. A few wrinkles never hurt anyone, and as long as your kids are clothed, you’re doing just fine.
So what if you do all these things and more? You’re still succeeding at this motherhood gig, my friend. You’re just as much of a mom as those who seem to have it all together. Your kids love you for who you are, flaws and all. So embrace that title of “World’s Okayest Mom,” and treat yourself to a glass of three-dollar wine while you’re at it.
Because you—yes, YOU—deserve it!
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In summary, being a mom doesn’t require perfection. Whether it’s those toddler jeans that need freshening up or the occasional pizza night, you’re doing a fantastic job. Embrace the chaos and celebrate your “okayness”—it’s more than enough!