This is why I think I should be awarded the title of Mother of the Year.
Reason #1 – Gordie didn’t do any kind of art all summer including coloring. My Calgary Playground Review blog showed all the outdoor activity we did, but what it didn’t show was that was ALL we did. We went out in the morning to a playground and the most impressive thing we did after that was having a nap.
Reason #2 – This month Gordie and I have hardly left the house. Although I finally did get some art supplies, we’ve hardly gone anywhere. I don’t think we’ve gone to a single playground, and even on the really nice days we often just stay home. Kids don’t need sunlight and fresh air do they?
Reason #3 – Gordie often wears pajamas from nap time until bed time. Gordie often asks to wear pajamas for nap – and anything that is going to make him sleep better I’m all for. But seriously, how often am I supposed to change his clothes? If we’re not going anywhere, he is likely to wear them until he goes to bed.
Reason #4 – I think I spend more time looking for fun things to do with Gordie than actually doing them. But I have an awesome board on pinterest filled with ideas – it’s almost as good right?
Reason #5 – I hate singing Gordie his bedtime song. I know some lullabies that I really love, Douglas Mountain, Morningtime Ride, Baby’s Boat. But I end up singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, every single night and for every nap. Really, the song is just not that great.
Reason #6 – I’m finding it really difficult to get my energy together to make good food. One time Gordie ate Kraft Dinner for lunch, dinner and lunch again the next day.
Those are just a few of the reasons why I think I deserve the title of Mother of the Year. How about you? Any confessions to make?
I change my kid’s diaper as few times a day as possible – when she wakes in the morning, after nap, and before bed (and when she poops :()
I loved this. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I think you are doing a fantastic job and as long as Gordie’s happy and healthy, who cares? Also makes me happy that it’s not just me that does alot of “good’ parenting. Perhaps I will have to this for myself….
I’m so glad you’re back! I just checked yesterday to make sure that I wasn’t missing out. I love this post. Makes me feel better about my (many) failings as a mom.
LOL…love this post! So glad I could inspire you 🙂 I wouldn’t dress my kids either if we didn’t have to leave the house!
I think you did an amazing job visiting all those playgrounds with Gordie this summer…you deserve a little break at home!
OK, I already told you this but I felt extremely guilty all summer that you were being such a good mom taking Gordie to a playground a day while I kept Max indoors! You really might get the award of Mother Of The Year! Love this post though, especially that you hate Twinkle, Twinkle. Also, really love that the first comment went anonymous with their confession! LOL You, like Jen, need to grace yourself!