Menu
Parenting
You’re a More Accomplished Parent Than I Am
by Emma Johnson
Updated: August 21, 2015
Originally Published: September 20, 2014
I consider myself a decent mom, maybe even a great one, but let’s be honest—I’ve set the bar rather low. My kids are alive (always a win), happy, healthy, and managing well in school. Beyond that, I hardly have the bandwidth to stress.
So, how do you measure up? You might just be a more accomplished parent than I am if…
- The first words out of your mouth in the morning are “Good morning, darling” instead of “Ugh, it’s too early—go entertain yourselves.”
- Your kids enjoy a wholesome, home-cooked breakfast daily, rather than a rushed banana and juice while you’re racing to get out the door.
- You can comb their hair without causing any tears.
- You manage to wash, dry, iron (do people even do that anymore?), and put away laundry all in one day.
- Work stays at work, and you’re fully present with the kids when you’re home.
- Your lunch consists of more than just the remnants of your child’s meal.
- You hold back laughter when your kids mispronounce words (I love “boobies” instead of “blueberries”).
- You willingly share chocolate with your little ones.
- You can sit through an entire Disney movie without glancing at your phone or social media.
- Evening bath time is a calm experience, and you’ve mastered the art of washing hair without a meltdown.
- Your child’s art supplies are more abundant than your wine stash…
- …and their masterpieces are neatly organized in a binder instead of being haphazardly displayed on the fridge or tossed into the bin.
- You never find yourself out of kid-friendly plastic plates at mealtime.
- …and your fridge isn’t blindingly filled with foil-wrapped leftovers that you plan on serving the next day.
- You never let your children skip brushing their teeth, even when it’s late and you just want them in bed.
- You don’t do a victory dance five minutes after bedtime when you know they’ve finally dozed off…
- …and then dash downstairs to pour a glass of wine before even greeting your partner.
- You actually plan your dinner menu instead of scrambling to make something from the frozen mystery item and a few fridge leftovers.
- Your potatoes are sprout-free and your peeler isn’t broken.
- You set a timer for dinner instead of relying on your nose to tell you when it’s done.
- After dinner, you and your partner engage in an adult conversation that goes beyond “How was your day?” “Fine, and you?” “Good. I’m heading to bed.” “Me too.”
See? I always knew you were doing an amazing job too.
For those interested in enhancing their journey into motherhood, check out these fertility supplements that can be beneficial, or consider this at-home intracervical insemination syringe kit as a practical option. And for those looking for expert guidance on pregnancy, this resource on IVF is fantastic.
In summary, parenting is a wild ride, and while we may not all fit the mold of the “perfect” mom, we’re all doing our best in our unique ways.
Keyphrase: Parenting challenges
Tags: [“home insemination kit”, “home insemination syringe”, “self insemination”]