Today is one of those empowering days for me, and I’ve resolved to stop feeling guilty about my unique approach to motherhood. You know what? It’s clearly working! My children are generally happy and healthy, and it’s simply too exhausting to try to adhere to every single parenting guideline out there.
So, forgive me, but I’m not sorry…
For Allowing Screen Time
For allowing my kids to zone out in front of the TV while I prepare dinner.
For Simplifying Dinner
For labeling dinner as “dinner” when it’s actually just instant mac and cheese. And honestly, I might be the one craving it more than they are.
For Incentivizing with Treats
I won’t apologize for incentivizing my kids with treats.
For picking up cheap toys during our Target runs, just to avoid a meltdown.
For offering fruit snacks to coax them away from the playground, believing that they are at least somewhat nutritious.
For Craving Solitude
I’m also not remorseful for craving solitude.
For dreaming about a weekend away without anyone needing anything from me. For wishing to catch a movie solo, indulging in something outrageous without judgment.
For choosing to send my kids to daycare on my off days, so I can enjoy some retail therapy and buy items that aren’t in toddler sizes.
For Sleep Training
I’m unapologetic about sleep training.
For occasionally letting my kids cry it out.
For keeping them out of my bed at night, even if I miss cuddling them.
For those precious five minutes at dawn when I silence the baby monitor and hit snooze, even though my little one is wide awake.
For Being Proud of My Career
I’m also proud of my career.
Sometimes, I look forward to Mondays for the chance to engage my adult brain again after a weekend filled with family time. And yes, when 4 p.m. hits, I’ll leave work behind because it’s family time, and I genuinely miss my children.
For Being Real
I’m not sorry for the occasional curse word.
For playing questionable music in the car when the family is along for the ride.
For letting my kids snack on food that’s hit the floor.
For allowing our dog to give them sloppy kisses.
For Sharing My Joy
And yes, I’ll share countless photos of my kids on social media—because in my eyes, they’re the cutest little beings out there.
So, fellow mothers, let’s collectively stop saying “sorry.” The truth is, at the end of the day, most other moms are likely too exhausted to care about how you’re handling things anyway.
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In summary, it’s time for moms to embrace their unique parenting styles without the burden of guilt. Remember, you’re doing your best, and that’s what truly matters.