A little while ago, I received a set of rapid-fire interview questions. The intention was for quick, instinctive responses—right up my alley. I breezed through the first 14 queries, but then I hit a wall with the final one: What type of parent are you? I was taken aback. How could I encapsulate my entire parenting style in just a few words?
I pondered over it multiple times, searching for a moment of clarity, but nothing profound struck me. In the end, I landed on “I am a parent who tries,” yet the question felt like it deserved a richer answer.
So, to elaborate a bit more…
- I’m someone who struggled with breastfeeding but watched my kids flourish regardless.
- I’m a dropout from parenting classes.
- I unintentionally became a co-sleeper.
- I often raise my voice out of sheer frustration.
- I volunteer at school, but not as often as I should.
- I begrudgingly serve as a short-order cook on occasion.
- I have a tendency to curse when the moment calls for it.
- I believe in sending thank-you notes, but often forget to mail them.
- I dabble in baking—think of me as a modern-day Betty Crocker.
- I find humor in the most inappropriate situations.
- I roll my eyes more than I’d like to admit.
- I struggle with helping out on homework.
- I believe in skipping baths after a day at the pool.
- I cherish capturing those little moments in photos.
- I adore my children, though I’m not fond of many others.
- I’m notorious for not making my bed.
- I’m a well-intentioned maker of mistakes.
- I’m a laid-back over-thinker.
- I over-bandage scrapes, provided it stops the tears.
- I’m a firm believer that “tomorrow is a new day.”
So, in essence? I’m just a parent who tries. Turns out, my initial answer wasn’t too far off after all.
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In summary, parenting is a journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and a healthy dose of humor. It’s about trying your best and embracing imperfections along the way.