I am just an OK mom, and I am fine with it. I am an average, sometimes below-average, mom. I have been a mom for 2.5 years and it has flown by! It has been a struggle and success, all in one experience. When I was pregnant with my son, I read several parenting and child development books so I could get a better understanding of how a baby grows and develops. When the time came to implement those practices, I went with what was easier in the moment and I felt like a failure.
Parenting is hard; “mom-ing” is even harder. I am the sole nurturer in my son’s life and there are times when I feel so overwhelmed that I want to cry and scream at the same time. Don’t get me wrong: I love my son, I adore my son, and I wouldn’t trade a second I have with him for ANYTHING else in the world. But being his mom is hard, trying to balance his life with the rest of our family can be challenging. I am a scheduler, cook, chauffeur, nurse, maid, wife, sister, daughter, and woman all in one day. We all have our good days and bad days as parents, but most days for me are just ok. Whether it’s my son refusing a nap or me burning dinner; anything can make a good day go to an ok day.
I had grand ideas of what a mom “should” be, but being a modern day mom can be difficult. Social media has made it even harder for parents to make any parenting decision without the fear of scrutiny or negative comments.
I don’t follow the “mom norms”: I don’t craft, bake, or scrapbook, and I’m ok with that.
I am an OK mom; I have my son on a daily schedule and plan playdates and activities that will engage him and hopefully enrich his development.
I don’t sew, read books, or work out, and I’m ok with that.
I don’t wear makeup, dress up, or clean my car, and I’m ok with that.
I am an OK mom and I put my son first in every decision and leave the laundry in the dryer for a few more days so that I can spend every minute soaking in the joy and fun at this age in his life. I am an OK mom and I love my son.
