What Kind of Mother Am I?

I’m not a Martha Stewart mom
Or a fancy shmancy mom
I’m just that 70’s average mom

The mom who doesn’t mind giving chocolate tidbits for breakfast
And chips and cookies for snacks.
The mom who tries to give that perfectly balanced meal but gives up when her child spits out veggies by default therefore prevents power struggles by feeding her child whatever she’ll happily eat, mom.

The mom who teaches her babies to sleep in so that she’s not so tired to endure the day, mom.

And when they’re not tired will extend bedtime to avoid the screaming and hassle, mom.
The mom who doesn’t oppose to watching cartoons unless it’s her turn to watch
But will make time to get down on the floor to play whatever they want to play, sometimes.

The mom who’s proud to bring the kids out

But used to get moustache sweats when bringing out her first child
But now the mom who is organized in getting child 1 and 2 out the door.
The mom who’s so proud of an outing gone smooth
But can also let the little things that go wrong consume her, mom.

The mom who cringes if you’re unfamiliar and try to touch her kids, paranoid mom.

The mom who will keep her sick kids away from yours
And will be so tense if you don’t do the same cuz it hurts her heart so bad when hers are not well.

I’m the mom who smothers with kisses and hugs until I’m ignored and that won’t matter cuz I’ll force it.

The mom who will scream if you don’t listen after the third time
The mom who will scream from the top of her lungs once her cup is full
But will feel so guilty immediately after and then will hold you tight apologizing profusely
The mom who also runs out of patience pretty fast but can quickly switch to understanding mom, sometimes.

I’m a mom who appreciates every little development and growth

And feels so accomplished when milestones are met in their own way and not when everyone else expects
The mom who gets overwhelmed when other moms think that they know best for her own children
But in the end the mom who knows what’s best for her children but not afraid to ask for help.

The mom who wants to be a stay at home mom, as well as smart mom

or a hot mama and not the frumpy mom
But most days look like just an average mom.

But I’m that mom who is confident as a great nurturer and teacher

The one who trusts her gut that she’s doing the right thing

And when she’s not will aim to do the right thing next time
I know I’m that perfect mom when my child randomly puts her arm around me and says, “I wuv you so much”.