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- A Salute to the World’s Average Moms
by Claire Anderson
Updated: June 12, 2017
Originally Published: March 21, 2016
Hello, fellow moms.
I see you spraying those toddler jeans with Febreze for the third time this week, hoping to hide the evidence of crumbs swept onto the floor, with the dog as your trusty vacuum. Yes, I know the truth. That’s because I’m right there with you.
And you know what? It’s all good.
You don’t need to excel at everything to be a wonderful mother. Anyone who insists you must be perfect to succeed can take a hike. So, here’s a heartfelt shout-out to all my fellow World’s Okayest Moms. So what if…
- …your kids haven’t touched a vegetable in days? Big deal. You’re juggling a million things. Everyone is busy, especially if you’re balancing a full-time job with evening classes and sports commitments. Takeout happens! Besides, you know your kids would turn their noses up at a gourmet gluten-free kale dish anyway. They will survive, and likely thrive, thanks to those trusty Flintstones vitamins and Sunday family meals.
- …your children’s lunches resemble something more akin to a can of Spam than a Disney movie cover? It’s still food, right? Who made the rule that sandwiches must be shaped like characters from Toy Story or decorated like Olaf? No one, that’s who. That PB&J with crusts intact will nourish them just fine, thank you very much.
- …you brought store-bought brownies to your child’s Thanksgiving party instead of crafting intricate turkeys from candy? Let’s be real—who has time to DIY every little thing? You showed up, and that’s what counts.
- …you opted for a store-bought birthday party? Just because another mom created her invites from scratch doesn’t mean you need to follow suit. Using discount invites or supermarket cake doesn’t lessen your love for your kids.
- …you occasionally let your kids watch TV? Sure, steer clear of horror films, but an hour of suitable programming while you tackle an assignment or clean up the house isn’t going to harm anyone. We haven’t yet invented Jetsons-level housekeeping, and time is a precious commodity.
- …you sometimes skip pages in lengthy bedtime stories to save time? Your kids won’t notice for a while, and you’re still reading to them—that’s what matters.
- …your kids are wearing wrinkled underwear? Laundry can be a never-ending cycle from basket to washer and back again. Clean is clean, and wrinkles add character, right? The important thing is that your children are clothed and safe.
So what if you do all these things and more? You’re still succeeding at this parenting journey. You’re doing just as well as those ultra-prepared moms, and your kids love you for who you are, imperfections included. So embrace your title as the World’s Okayest Mom, and enjoy a well-deserved glass of three-dollar wine while you’re at it.
Because you—yes, we—all deserve it!
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Summary
This article celebrates the reality of motherhood, affirming that being a good mom doesn’t require perfection. It acknowledges the challenges every mom faces, from meal prep to birthday parties, and encourages women to embrace their roles as the World’s Okayest Moms. The message is clear: it’s about love, presence, and doing the best you can, imperfections and all.
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