Jenny On the Spot

about how difficult it can be to be a mom. I see things on the news about some special award or recognition for a really hard-working mom. I guess I don’t really work hard? Good for her I guess, but that kinda stinks for the rest of us. As if there isn’t enough pressure. Watch out for super-award-getting-mom. I’m not saying these women don’t deserve recognition, I find some motivation in their drive. I’m just saying maybe more recognition should go out to “plain” moms.

There are so many out there who consider it a banner day if they can get a shower or manage to NOT to yell at their kids before morning snack. Heck, for some, it’s a banner day just not to dread getting out of bed. Society is so geared towards super-achievement that trying to “just” be a good mom isn’t enough to warrant a special award.

Warning, this may be graphic! So here’s to the mom who has gross poop under her nails! Here’s to the mom who knows when to call a friend to help with her kids because she’ll lose it if she doesn’t! Here’s to the Mom who’s just had her face vomitted on and no one is around to help! Here’s to the mom who breast-feeds her 6 week old on the toilet while having diarrhea! Here’s to the mom who can’t get the laundry done because her kid won’t stop to pee-pee on the potty! Here’s to the mom who throws away the underwear with poop because it is just gross! Here’s to the mom who needs a nap everyday! Here’s to the mom who just can’t, put on make-up everyday! Here’s to the mom who lets her kids run through the puddle, eventhough it’s messy! Here’s to the mom who’s home is in disaray because she chose to spend time with her kids instead of cleaning! Here’s to the mom who has used the television as a babysitter to buy a moment of sanity - despite the threat of ADHD in children under the age of 2 who ever watch tv! Here’s to the mom who is on her knees and crying and broken by 8:30 a.m.! Here’s to you moms (though many may not read this) for all the effort you put into the daily grind of motherhood! We know how it can get, and we are not alone. I wish these moms didn’t feel alone.

Lastly, here’s to the mom who can laugh about all this stuff and still stand in amazement at how beautiful, talented, bright and charming their kids are…. while they are sleeping:)