Society makes all mothers feel like they have to outdo the next mother in line. Well, I think that's horseshit! It is really okay to not be a member of the PTO..to not be that homeroom mom who shows up with handmade cards and individualized goodies for each kid. You could be like me and not be a homeroom mom at all.
I am not that mother who picks their kids up for surprise lunches. I am also not concerned if they are dressed head to toe in custom little outfits. Those outfits would just overshadow how cute my kids are anyway;) I never got any of that from my mom and I turned out alright.
I hate all the birthday parties that are completely over the top...and all of this starts before the baby is even born. Party because you're pregnant, party to find out the gender..etc...etc. The over the top 1st birthday party..YOUR BABY WILL NEVER REMEMBER THIS..NOR CARE. Who is the party for..the baby or the guests, because I am pretty sure your baby would be thrilled to just have the cake. Don't get me wrong..it is all cute, but just not for me.
I also don't care what my kids eat....GASP!!! Nope..I don't. As long as they eat something, I'm happy. I get so sick of the critisism surrounding what is packed in a kids lunchbox. I did not have fruits and veggies in my lunchbox growing up...and surprise..I'm still here. I sat in front of the tv every morning eating fudgerounds or poptarts watching Gilligan's Island. I am not about to crawl out of bed any earlier to make sure my kids have organic eggs..and meat, wheat toast and orange juice not from concentrate. I am more of a grab a snack cake and get in the car kinda mom.
I don't believe it is necessary to sit around and entertain my kids at all times. They need to go entertain themselves. Go outside and play!! Make a clubhouse, ride your bikes, play hide and seek, use your stinkin imaginations! That is tough for kids these days. It shouldn't be. If they are bored..make them help you, and no I don't think I should pay my kids an allowance for helping out. They wore those clothes..ate off those dishes and made the mess that is covering the house. Kids cost enough to raise..I am not giving them money for any chore they do. After all, I do let them live here for free;)
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