I consider myself a decent mom—actually, I think I’m pretty great—though I’ve intentionally set my standards rather low. My kids are healthy, happy, and still alive (that’s a solid start), and they’re doing well academically. Beyond that, I don’t have the bandwidth to fret.
So, how do you measure up? You might be a more outstanding mom than I am if…
- Instead of grumbling, your first words to your kids in the morning are, “Good morning, darling!” rather than, “It’s too early! Go play or something.”
- Your children enjoy a nutritious, homemade breakfast every day—eating every bite—whereas mine might just grab a banana and juice on the way out the door.
- You can style their hair without provoking a flinch.
- You manage to do laundry—wash, dry, iron (if that’s still a thing?), and put it away—all in one day.
- You can focus entirely on your kids when you’re with them and on work when you’re at the office.
- Your lunch includes more than just your child’s leftovers.
- You resist the urge to chuckle at your child’s adorable mispronunciations (I’ll admit, “boobies” for “blueberries” is a favorite of mine).
- You share your favorite chocolate treats with your kids.
- You can sit through an entire Disney movie without checking your phone or social media.
- Evening bath time isn’t a rushed affair, and you’ve mastered the art of washing hair without triggering a meltdown.
- Your child’s art supplies are more abundant than your wine stash.
- Their masterpieces are organized chronologically in a binder, rather than just stuck haphazardly on the fridge or tossed in the trash.
- You never find yourself scrambling for plastic plates at dinner, opting for Tupperware instead.
- Your fridge isn’t blinding you with the glare from a multitude of foil-covered leftovers that you plan to serve again tomorrow.
- You consistently oversee tooth brushing, even when it’s late and you just want them to go to bed.
- You don’t silently celebrate with a fist pump and a “Yesssss!” five minutes after bedtime, knowing they’re definitely asleep.
- You don’t dash downstairs to pour yourself a glass of wine before even greeting your partner who just walked in.
- You actually plan ahead for dinner, instead of trying to whip up something from that pink frozen mystery lump and the four perishable items in the fridge that need to be used today.
- Your potatoes haven’t sprouted yet, and your peeler is still in working order.
- You set a timer for dinner instead of relying on the “it smells cooked” method.
- After dinner, you and your partner engage in a meaningful conversation that goes beyond the monotonous “How was your day?” routine.
See? I knew you were an amazing mom too!
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In summary, it’s clear that every mom has her own unique strengths and challenges. Whether we hit the mark or just aim for survival, what truly matters is that we’re doing our best.