To All the Moms Who Do It Wrong!

Before I had kids, I had opinions and ideas about how to raise kids. I watched all of the Oprah shows and ready many books about how to be an excellent wife and mom. I had plans of a well organized home, brilliant kids, and a great career. All while making sure my wonderful husband had his youthful and energetic bride.

Then...I had kids!

I would like to take this time to shout out to all the moms who do it wrong!  I give up...it's over for me!  I must confess that there is no right way to be a mom.  I have been breaking my neck trying to make sure my three wonderful kids are healthy, smart and well cared for.  And to be honest, I'm exhausted! So, here's to all the moms who:

1.   only iron the front of your kids clothes because that's what really matters.

2.   put carrot sticks with chicken nuggets only to have something healthy on the plate...knowing they are not going to eat it

3. secretly relieved when they don't have homework

4.   has gone to the shoe store only to realize that their child's foot is 2 sizes larger

5.   has given a not so new toy or book to another child because you completely forgot about the party

6.   has put your child in timeout and forgotten about them

7.   has thanked the Lord for McDonald's

8.   Kinda listens to your kids' story by saying "uh huh. Really? Wow!"

9.   does allow your kids to watch more than 30min of TV.

10.  goes to bed with a sink FULL of dishes

11.  is always late

12.  can make a meal out of the snacks in the car and has

13.  is relieved when dad won't be home for dinner...2 minutes and beep...Dinner!

14.  has wiped their kids' nose with their own shirts

15.  has NOT taken a kid to the doc only to realize that they are actually sick

16.  has cleaned only the family room and guest bathroom for an event and prayed no one asks for the other bathroom

17.  dresses their kids out of the laundry baskets

18.  when laundry is done...feels like she has a new wardrobe because it's been so long

19.  enjoys going to work or wishes she could go

20.  has worn the same thing 2 days in a row because you won't see the same people

21.  has let your children do the same!

22.  thanks God for ALL day Kindergarten

23.  has yelled at your children to tell them to stop yelling

24.  can't remember the last time you took a picture of your youngest child

25.  hasn't yet included your youngest child in the family picture

26.  called your kid from another room only to retrieve something that you could have

27.  just so happen to remember on the way to a soccer game that you are the snack mom

28.  didn't remember that you were snack mom

29.  Calls your child by the wrong name

30.  hides treats from the kids so you don't have to share

31.  has cried in the shower

32.  has at least one box of Hamburger Helper

33.  has thanked the Lord for kids going to school everyday

34.  is a home school mom who has wished her kids went to school

35.  doesn't want to attend another conference/seminar on being an excellent wife

36.  has allowed your child to sit on your lap as you go potty

37.  has taken the long way home

38.  has questioned your decision to have kids

39.  has questioned your decision to be a wife

40.  HAS THANKED THE LORD THAT YOU ARE BOTH!!

To all my sisters out there doing it wrong...I salute you!  So when you see me I may look like I have it all together.  BUT you and I know I did it all wrong! :-)

Blessings!