It’s that time of year again, and let me just say, I am exhausted. Seriously, I’ve downed five cups of coffee today alone, yet I still feel like I’m dragging my feet at work. It’s April, and I’ve become what I fondly refer to as Spring Mom.
Spring Mom is that frazzled parent who can’t keep track of the endless calendar of birthday bashes, chorus performances, and art exhibits. She’s hit her limit with math worksheets, reading logs, and all those pesky quizzes. As Spring Mom, I find myself on a slippery slope, opting to take shortcuts just to maintain some semblance of sanity until summer rolls around.
With just two months left, I’m in survival mode. Early morning alarms, school projects, PTO meetings, and endless laundry piles are my new normal. I may not be as efficient as I was in September, but I can still manage a decent, albeit mediocre, job of keeping things afloat.
I often wonder if I’m the only one taking these shortcuts, but honestly, does it matter? I’m doing my best, and sometimes that means cutting corners. Here are some confessions from my Spring Mom journey:
- I just tossed my coffee mug and a cereal bowl into a dishwasher that was already full of clean dishes. Why bother taking everything out when I can just hit start?
- I skipped my shower this morning and spritzed on my daughter’s American Eagle body spray to mask the unwashed feel. No regrets here!
- In a little act of trickery, I folded towels that had been on the floor and put them away in the clean towel drawer. My daughter is picky about only using fresh towels, and she refuses to do her own laundry—so, a win for me.
- Tonight’s dinner? Pizza. Tomorrow? Chinese food. I’m not even sorry!
- The washing machine is still full of laundry that has needed to be transferred to the dryer since last Saturday, and now it’s going to need another wash. Who knew my laundry method could make clothes dirtier?
- I’m indulging in carbs like there’s no tomorrow. I spent two years avoiding them, but now? I’m all about #carbsorbust. Worth every extra pound!
- Not a single matching sock exists in this house. How is that even possible?
- Breakfast is fresh Dunkin’ Donuts, and my kids’ lunchboxes are a mishmash of snacks. I can’t fight these battles anymore, at least not in April.
- Honestly, I can’t remember the last time I made a bed—it’s been ages.
Of course, there are days when everything runs smoothly. Everyone brushes their teeth, we eat healthy meals, and the kids finish their homework before dinner. Those days are rare, but they do happen.
And that’s perfectly fine. I’m just a mom doing her best with what I have. Sometimes, sleep takes precedence over chores, and family game nights trump homework.
I can only imagine my mom walking into my home, wondering when I’ll finally get the laundry done. My kids might wish for a supermom who can whip up homemade snacks and keep everything organized. But right now, I’m just not that mom. Right now, I’m tired, I love carbs, and that’s okay.
Summer Mom is just around the corner, and let me tell you, she’s going to be fabulous.
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In summary, I’m just a tired mom trying to survive the chaos of the school year, embracing the mess and the madness. And that’s perfectly fine.