Caught in Any Of These 8 Common Mummy Guilt Traps?

It seems like everyone I know is obsessed with being a Good Mom. If you’re like me, you’re just trying to do the best job you can. Sometimes, my mom skills are amazing and I feel like high-fiving myself for my patience, thoughtfulness, and ability to make a turkey meatloaf while my kids are throwing simultaneous temper tantrums. But other times, I’m thrilled there’s no “Yelp” review for my parenting because I’d surely get “0” stars.

One of the hardest things about being a mom is thinking everyone else has got it down, everyone but you. So I thought I’d share the 10 things good moms would never do, all of which I do. Don’t judge, peeps.

A good mom would never…

1. Hate cooking
If I never cooked another roast chicken or grilled cheese sandwich again, I’d be just fine. In fact, I’d be thrilled. Good moms love cooking. Me, not so much, and that’s fine.

2. Not want to share a bed with her kids
Good moms want to be with their kids all the time, even while they’re sleeping. Me, I want to be with my kids some of the time and never when they’re sleeping. Have you ever slept with a child? They move more than a hummingbird and only seem comfortable with a foot in Mom’s face.

3. Talk about something other than her kids
Good moms seem to want to talk about their kids all the time, to anyone who will or won’t listen. Me, I want to talk about anything. That may make me seem like a bad Mom, but at least my UPS man doesn’t have to hear about my kid’s nap schedules. It’s not that interesting.

4. Spend money on herself
Because a good Mom is selfless all the time; she doesn’t need things like a haircut, clothes that fit, and a handbag that isn’t built for diapers. My kids have to come first, but it doesn’t mean I have to stop having needs. Or a haircut.

5. Go on vacay without her kids
The word vacation, by definition, should include relaxing. The word relaxing does not include children. So while I watch all those good Moms spend hours chasing their kids with sunscreen, I’ll be finishing my book and ordering another drink. Bad mom = good vacation.

6. Have no idea how to braid hair
When I had children, I did not get an instant beauty school degree. I’m totally cool with a ponytail and even the side pony, but it’s been a long time since I’ve done a braid, French braid, and fishtail. Can’t I just send my kid to school with brushed hair? Does a three-year-old really need to win a best hair prize each and every day?

7. Get cranky
Most moms seem so happy all day, like they are in a Disney cartoon all the time with birds chirping on their shoulders and a soundtrack playing wherever they go. Me, I get cranky and need a bit of quiet time toward the end of the day. Wouldn’t you be cranky if you had to listen to the Frozen soundtrack 14 times a day? No! I do not want to build a snowman. Phew, that felt good.

8. Have a babysitter on speed dial
I know, a good mom wouldn’t even have a babysitter. But that’s why I’m not a good mom,  I’m just a happy one. I’m particularly happy when my babysitter shows up.

If I were to add an extra to this list it would have to be: A good mom isn’t judgemental, of others or herself. Being a mom is an everyday challenge that requires patience, kindness, and compassion for our chilldren. That same kindness and compassion should go to ourvselves and each other as well. We’re all doing the best we can. So instead of throwing terms around like “good” and “bad” mom, maybe we can all agree to try to be the best moms we can be. We won’t be good — we’ll be just right!

What do you often feel guilty about?

Source: momtastic