As moms sometimes we get competitive and feel that in order to be a good mom, we must do all sorts of crazy things. Here, Angela from The Triplet Farm dispels the myths of what it takes to be a good mom.
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You know the one. The one that makes animal shaped sandwiches for lunch and puts their kids in matching outfits even when they’re not leaving the house. It has to be exhausting. Don’t you think? My kids are exhausting enough. I can’t be that mom every day. And I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to be either.
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Fancy Meals Do Not Make You A Good Mom.
Yes, I’ve made those butterfly PB&J’s with pretzel antennas in desperation to get them to eat just one bite. They ate them but weren’t impressed by their shape. Do you think they’ll remember those sandwiches when they older? Maybe. Maybe not. If your kids are anything like mine mealtime is like a feeding frenzy. The quicker it’s made the less chance someone will get an eye poked out.
What Makes You A Good Mom Is…
Feeding them. Anything. That’s it. Not all of us can afford organic milk, fruits, and veggies. My kids eat hot dogs (gasp!) and week old cereal they found on the floor of the car. They love that disgusting meat and they help me clean the car. Win!
Daily Projects Do Not Make You A Good Mom.
You don’t have to be that Pinterest mom. I’ve tried. It’s harder than it looks. Sure, we do a fun project every now and then. Do you think they’ll remember those cards they made for Nana and Papa when they’re older? Maybe. Maybe not. If your kids are anything like time art time will most likely turn into a huge fight. He took her crayon and she took his paper. You know how it goes.
What Makes You A Good Mom Is…
Just spending time with them. That’s it. Not all of us are so organized that we can have something planned out for them every single day. My kids are happy when I just sit and watch them do what makes them happy – singing, dancing, pretending to be a dog.
Recreating A Gap Ad Does Not Make You A Good Mom.
They only time my kids are that put together is for family pictures. I used to stress about what they wore. Do you think they’ll remember those $40 Nike tennis shoes they wore for 2 months before they outgrew them? Maybe. Maybe not. If your kids are anything like mine they want to wear their (not purchased by me) Crocs every day. Totally fine with me. Not worth the fight.
What Makes You A Good Mom Is…
Having clothes for them to wear. That’s it. It doesn’t matter the brand or if they’re new or new to you. They’ll most likely end up with some weird stain on them anyway. My kids lived in hand-me-downs for a long time. It’s all the same to them.
To sum things up feeding your kids, spending time with your kids, and clothing your kids are what make you a good mom. Of course, being a good listener, showing them unconditional love, and setting a good example also make you a good mom along with a million other things.
I used to feel the pressure to be that mom. Life is too short to be that perfect. No matter what you do (or don’t do) your kids think you’re perfect anyway.
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About Angela
Much like her passion for writing, Angela also has a burning passion for helping moms just like you. She wants to help you better the way you approach your interactions with your children, how you respond to negative behavior, or how you could make them feel more secure, more confident, or more loved. Angela also wants to help you find yourself again after getting stuck in the midst of motherhood. She has been there and wants you to be a part of her tribe.