A few weeks ago, I was approached for an interview and given a series of questions that required quick, instinctive responses. I breezed through most of them, but the final query completely halted me: What type of parent are you? How on earth do I condense my parenting style into a few words?
I revisited that question multiple times, searching for clarity, yet nothing profound emerged. Eventually, I settled on “I’m a parent who does her best,” but it felt inadequate.
To elaborate on my initial response:
I’m a parent who struggled with breastfeeding but still nurtured thriving children. I dropped out of parenting classes. I unintentionally became a co-sleeper. I sometimes yell out of frustration. I volunteer at school, but not as often as I should. I reluctantly whip up meals on demand. I occasionally let some curse words slip. I believe in sending thank-you notes, yet I often forget to do it. I bake like a pro, channeling my inner Betty Crocker. I find humor in awkward situations. I roll my eyes at the chaos. I’m not the best homework assistant. I believe skipping baths is fine after a pool day. I document the fleeting moments. I have a deep love for my children, although I’m not as fond of many others. I rarely make my bed. I make well-intentioned mistakes. I’m a laid-back parent who obsesses over the little things. I over-bandage scrapes if it stops the tears. I firmly believe that “tomorrow is a new day.”
In essence, I’m a parent who tries. So, perhaps my answer wasn’t as far off as I thought.
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To summarize, parenting is a journey filled with challenges and triumphs, and sometimes the best we can do is simply try our hardest and embrace the chaos.