Exhaustion has become my constant companion. Today, I’ve already downed five cups of coffee, yet I feel like I’m dragging my feet at the office. It’s April, and here I am: the quintessential Spring Mom.
This Spring Mom is struggling to keep up with an endless calendar filled with birthday parties, school concerts, and art exhibitions. She is weary of math worksheets, reading logs, and Science Fairs. At this point in the year, Spring Mom is running on fumes, employing shortcuts just to maintain peace in the household, because if she doesn’t, she might just collapse until summer arrives.
As April rolls on, I find myself somewhat disengaged. I start taking the easy route. I do what I can, trimming my expectations just a tad. Just two more months—I’ve got this! Two more months of early mornings, school projects, and endless laundry. Two more months of PTO meetings and sports practices. I may not be as sharp as I was in September, but I can still manage a solidly mediocre performance.
Sometimes I wonder if I’m the only one cutting corners, but honestly, does it even matter? I’m doing the best I can, and sometimes that means taking it easy. Here are my confessions as Spring Mom:
- This morning, I tossed my coffee mug and a cereal bowl into a dishwasher that was already loaded with clean dishes and hit start. Why empty it when I can save time and energy?
- I skipped my shower today and opted for dry shampoo and my daughter’s floral body spray instead. Sorry, not sorry!
- I snatched towels from the floor, folded them, and placed them in the bathroom drawer. My daughter only uses towels fresh from the dryer and refuses to do her own laundry. I guess you could say I pulled a fast one on her. I do feel a bit guilty about that.
- Pizza is on the menu tonight, and Chinese food is scheduled for tomorrow. Bring it on!
- My washing machine is packed with laundry that needed to be transferred to the dryer since last Saturday, but it now requires a second wash because my method only made the clothes smell worse. Go figure! I’m seriously contemplating a no-laundry rule during the workweek.
- I am indulging in a carb fest and have no plans to stop. After two years of limiting carbs, I’ve finally surrendered—#carbsorbust! Those extra pounds on my waistline from bread? Totally worth it.
- There are literally no matching socks in our house. How is that possible with four people? Where do they disappear to?
- Breakfast is often fresh Dunkin’ Donuts, and my kids’ lunchboxes are a mix of snacks because I just can’t fight those battles right now. It’s April, after all.
- I can’t even remember the last time I made a bed. It’s been ages.
Though the list could go on, I do have my good days where everyone brushes their teeth, we eat healthy dinners, and homework gets done on time. But those days are few and far between, and that’s perfectly fine.
I am a mom doing the best I can with what I have, and sometimes my best means rewashing dishes in the dishwasher. Sometimes, sleep takes precedence over chores, and family game night trumps homework.
I can only imagine my own mom walking into my home, wondering when I’ll finally put the laundry away. My kids likely wish for a supermom who can juggle it all—baking Monkey Bread for snacks and preparing homemade waffles. But right now, I’m just not that mom. Right now, I’m exhausted, and I love carbs.
And that’s okay. Summer Mom is just around the corner, and she’s pretty awesome.
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Summary
The end of the school year can be exhausting for parents, especially as they juggle numerous activities and responsibilities. This article shares the relatable struggles of a Spring Mom, who embraces shortcuts and imperfect days, reminding us that it’s okay to take it easy sometimes.