It’s OK to run out after the grocery store and leave your kids with your husband because you need an hour of alone time at the nail salon.
And it’s totally OK to tell your kids they’re being annoying in Publix when you’ve already broken up 19 fights before you got to the store, and they are STILL wrestling like bear cubs while you’re trying to shuck corn!
What’s not OK is to judge another mother or say something to her that isn’t helpful – when she’s clearly at the end of her rope.
So if you see someone like me someday in public and think, “She’s really on edge.” Maybe, I don’t know…offer her encouragement.
Like, “You’re doing a great job mama!” 👊🏼
But please spare us the side eyes, glares and snide comments. We are doing the best we can – and sometimes kids need a dose of reality from the person that loves them the fiercest.
Also, my gel manicure was lovely and now I’m ready to go home and snuggle.
As long as they still aren’t being annoying.
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