The title says it all.. Stop worrying.
Why? Because there are a million mothers and fathers in the world that understand.
That get why you go to the store and forget that you have baby puke on you.
That sympathize with the fact that you haven't had a shower in 2 days and you haven't worn makeup in God know's how long.
That understand when you're just too tired to clean the house.
That will agree with you about having take out 4 out of the 7 days in a week.
That think that putting a kid in real clothes, not just jams, is completely acceptable.
That realize that you may leak during a conversation and not know.. Or just not care.
That know why it takes you nearly an extra hour (or two) to get anywhere.
And you know what? They don't care. Because they've been there; they've dealt with it themselves. And for the people who haven't.. who cares? They'll go through it one day, and when/if they do, they'll understand as well.
Mothers, especially including myself, care too much about what others think. I find myself thinking that if I just had a few more hands, I could handle it. The house would be clean, dinner on the table, O and I would be washed and dressed in something other than jams. That I'd have the dishes done, and the clothes washed, folded and put away.
But those things are never going to happen, because I will never, ever have an extra set of hands... Unfortunately. So I just have to make due with everything being half-assed (excuse my French!), because that's all I can seem to do these days.
The one thing I need to keep in mind, and everyone else as well, is that people will understand. No one is going to judge you on your appearance when you have one, two, or more, kids in tow. Life happens. Kids happen. It's just a part of your new, messy, unorganized life.
And for the mom(s) that can manage all of the above things? Good for you! You're awesome and you should be really, really proud of yourself. Because I know that I sure as heck can barely manage one of those things on that list without wanting to rip my hair out. You're wonder woman, and I really wish that you'd show me some of your skills. Please.
But for everyone else like me? It's okay. You're okay. Everything is okay. The house isn't going to fall to pieces because it's not clean, and your not going to melt if you don't get your daily shower. Spend extra time with your little one because sooner rather than later, they're going to be big. "Grown up", and you're going to wish that they were still itty bitty. So cherish these dirty, sticky, messy moment, because they're the only ones your going to get.
xo, Jess.
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