As contemporary moms, we often hold ourselves to impossibly high standards. If I’m being honest, I wasn’t raised by the “World’s Greatest Mom.” Instead, I had the “Most Okay Mom Ever,” who unapologetically embraced a carefree attitude that would make any greeting card blush.
Last holiday season, my mother turned to my sister and me and declared, “I managed to raise two strong, independent women, which is impressive considering it wasn’t even on my radar.” Trust me, Mom, we are well aware of that!
Yet, despite her chaotic approach to parenting, she still expects royal treatment come Mother’s Day. So in her honor, let’s take a moment to reflect on all the “okayest” mothers who shaped us, giving us a much-needed boost of confidence.
You don’t smoke like a chimney.
When was the last time you surveyed your home and thought, “Wow, this place has a real dive bar ambiance thanks to my smoking habit”? Never? Fantastic! That means you likely don’t expose your kids to secondhand smoke, and those extra snacks they munch on don’t seem so terrible now, do they?
You actually utilize car seats.
My mother, newly divorced, once took me on a trip to the beach in her tiny two-seater car. To keep me “safe” during the drive, she placed me in the hatchback — right where the engine was located. So, those car seat regulations that keep our kids secure until they’re practically teenagers? I’m all about that!
Your kitchen tools have a singular purpose.
Our “Wooden Spoon” could’ve been the fifth member of our family. While I learned to cleverly hide it, I assure you your kids don’t know the joys of kitchen utensils serving as more than just tools for cooking. When I say “wooden spoon,” my daughter equates it with baking cookies, not ducking for cover.
You’re more about organic than instant meals.
At nine, my mother put me on a SlimFast regimen — not because I was overweight, but because I was perceived as “too short.” She believed a lifetime of teasing awaited me due to my weight. So, while we’re busy debating breast versus formula, she was concerned about chemicals disguised as chocolate drinks.
You can’t fathom abandoning your kids.
I barely managed to say, “I’m expecting” before my mother made a rapid exit from Pennsylvania to New Jersey. Nothing says “I’m supportive” like a quick getaway! She insists it was just poor timing. Attachment parenting? Not in her playbook!
You’ve got a crew or at least a therapist to lean on during tough times.
Once, I was so low that my mom drove two hours just to drop off her own antidepressants, then left. Because nothing says love like a quick fix, right? Cherish those moments a little tighter, folks.
When I dubbed my mom “The Okayest Mom on the Planet,” she took it as a compliment. Without her, my life would be a straight-to-DVD film you’d skip during a Netflix binge. Every misstep she made only adds to the hilarity of our family tales.
Let’s aim not for the “Best Mom” title but for the quest of being the “Okayest Mom.” Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! Your card is in the mail.
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In summary, let’s embrace the “okayest” mothers who have shaped us, as they give us the confidence to navigate the challenges of motherhood without the weight of perfectionism.
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