Some days are magic. I'm up early, I get my mommy time, and I wake the Littles up with gentle hugs and kisses. Lunches are packed, everyone gets cuddle time, and we're all in the car and off to school right on time. Before bed we brush two sets of teeth for at LEAST two minutes. We read a bedtime story that makes everyone laugh. We go to bed with smiles on our faces..... And then there are days like today.
The days that I'm sure my neighbors must think that I am a lunatic. The days that are hurried and I'm hollering in my driveway to The Littles about lunchboxes and jackets. I get in the car and cannot help but think to myself how crazy my neighbors AND my Littles must both find me to be.
But there's good news! I'm not the only mommy like this. In fact, I'm going to let you in on a little secret, EVERY mommy, and quite a few daddy's, are exactly like this. We all have amazing days and we all have some not so amazing days. Here at 5 ways that every mommy has or is going to drop the ball at some point.
1. Forget about that tooth under the pillow.
When W lost his tooth to an accident recently his uncle asked him if the tooth fairy had visited. I panicked! Tooth fairy?! I hadn't even considered it! Without missing a beat the following conversation ensued.
W: Well, no. The tooth fairy's not real.
M: What?! Why not?!
W: Because mom, tiny fairies with wings are only in the movies.
I wasn't sure if I was happy to be off the hook or devastated that that magic was missing.
The good news? It didn't really matter. Because I was not the only mom that would ever face this challenge. And neither are you.
2.Totally miss a concert or game because you brought your Little to the event at the wrong time/place.
Even in this day of social media and calendars we all get our wires crossed from time to time. Your Little may be a tad bummed out but grab some ice cream and I promise it won't change the gravitational pull of their life.
3. Sign up to bring a snack for the class party and then completely forget to send it in (or maybe even forget the event entirely.)
It's okay! We all have multiple children and crazy hectic schedules. No one is judging you but you. Take a deep breath and console yourself with the fact that there will be hundreds if not thousands of future events for you to try and remember to attend.
4. Miss the game where your Little did the most incredible thing ever… And I mean EVER. It was EPIC!
Thank you Lord for the generation of technology! One of the other mommies captured it on film. In fact, it's likely three or four of them did and now you can see it from multiple angles! We've all been there. Just make sure your camera is rolling next time you're there.
5. Completely forget about the birthday party for that kid in your Little's class. Or remember the party and forget the gift.
We have all been there. Technology to the rescue again! Gift cards on demand. Or if you miss it completely? A totally contained play date on the books instead of a chaotic party.
No matter what your vice the great news is someone else is struggling with it too. Grab your nearest mommy cohort and muse over some coffee. Laugh it over. Because out of all of the above chaos, and the stuff I missed, the laughter will be what our Littles remember most. You rock mommy! Way to hold it together despite all the hiccups. Look in the mirror and pat yourself on the back because you're doing one of the hardest jobs out there! And the ones that matter, our Littles, are watching you celebrate you more than they're watching you fail.
About Me
I am a retired veteran turned play at home mom. I have a two-year-old daughter, a three-year-old son and a 10-year-old stepson that I am honored to mommy every day. I look forward to sharing our play at home experiences and learning from you and yours!
Ariel Sahota
Fusion Contributor
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