#stressedmom

Does anyone else get the feeling that they aren't doing enough? I see all of these Pinterest pins on DIY projects to do with your children, how to "strengthen" your bond, how to parent positively.

And of course, people say that comparing yourself to a standard that is hand picked for online usage is a crappy idea, but you still do it anyway? And feel like you're coming up short?

That's me. I have a standard MOM in my head that I try to reach and uphold at all times. And it's a very high standard. And it's fucking exhausting. I don't have time to do any chores, because I spend it with my son, cuddling, playing, napping. So my house is a wreck. Which stresses my husband out. And do you know what my MOM says? Stressed Momma and stressed Daddy equals stressed son.

Ok, MOM. Pick a fucking path and follow it. Chill out. Or deal with unhappiness.

Oh shit. Well, that's that question answered, isn't it?

To all the MOMs out there. Try to let go a little. Try to be happy for them. Try to show them chores and include your child/ren in them (or don't. My son tells me no.) Try to be a happy person for the other people whose happiness matters.

Wait.

Fuck that. Be happy however you need to be happy and the rest should follow...

EXPERIMENT TIME!!!! I'm going to try happy. As much as happy I can be. For a week. Let's see if I can do it, and see if anything changes. One week. Starting ...Now!