I’m having one of those “You got this, Mom!” days, and I’ve decided it’s high time I stop saying sorry for my parenting style. You know what? It’s clearly working! My kids are happy (for the most part) and healthy, and honestly, it’s too much work to follow every single rule out there.
So, let me clarify — I’m not sorry for:
- Letting my kids zone out with cartoons while I whip up dinner.
- Calling it a meal when it’s really just instant mac and cheese. And yes, I might have been craving that cheesy goodness since mid-afternoon.
- Bribing my little ones to keep the peace.
- Picking up random toys from the dollar aisle at Target to avoid a meltdown on our way out.
- Using fruit snacks as a bribe to leave the park, because, let’s be real, they’re kinda fruity, right?
I’m also not sorry for needing my own space.
- Daydreaming about a getaway where no one talks to me definitely sounds heavenly.
- Hoping to catch a movie alone, indulging in some guilty pleasures without anyone judging my choices.
- Sending my kids to daycare on my days off so I can stroll through the mall and buy things that aren’t toddler-sized.
When it comes to sleep training, I’m unapologetic.
- Letting my kids cry it out? Yep, I do that.
- Keeping them out of my bed at night, even if I secretly want to cuddle.
- Those five extra minutes of snooze at 5 a.m., even if my toddler is up and ready to party.
And guess what? I love my job.
- Sometimes I look forward to Monday just so I can engage that part of my brain that disappears over the weekend.
- Leaving the office at 4 p.m. makes me feel like a superhero ready to reunite with my kids.
I’m also not sorry for the occasional slip of my tongue.
- Playing questionable music in the car with my family? Guilty!
- Letting my kids eat food that’s been on the floor? Yup, I do that too.
- Allowing our dog to slobber all over their adorable faces.
And yes, I may post too many pictures of my kids on social media, but can you blame me? They’re the cutest little humans ever, in my opinion.
So, let’s make a pact, fellow moms: no more apologies! At the end of the day, the other moms are probably too exhausted to care about how you’re navigating this wild journey anyway.
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In summary, let’s embrace our unique parenting styles without regret. We’re all just doing our best in this chaotic adventure called motherhood.
Keyphrase: Stop Apologizing Moms
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