Why I Am a Crappy Mom

There are a lot of other blogs written by moms about their experiences. Many of them I read and relate to…some have different opinions and parenting preferences than I. Very rarely do I sit and think what crappy parents they are (maybe in my head I think a certain choice or behavior wasn’t so great, but I’m not going to bash them for it). In fact, I think a lot of them are rock star moms overall.

After all, we are all just trying to get through this motherhood thing the best we can, right? I know I’m far from perfect. After reading Jen’s post at Life With Levi about being a crappy mom, I realized if SHE is a crappy mom then I am TOTALLY a crappy mom.

She totally looks like she needs saving from my parenting, doesn’t she?

Ways I am a Crappy Mom

I hug and kiss my daughter when she asks (and steal them when she doesn’t).

I kiss my husband in front of our daughter.

We are still breastfeeding at 23 months.

I use cloth diapers most of the time but will use disposables when traveling or for a big laundry day.

We cosleep/bedshare.

I let her stay up until 10pm most nights.

We get up around 9am most mornings.

I let her play with my phone.

I let her watched television – sometimes for longer than I’d like so I can get some things done.

We babywear.

We use a safety harness sometimes in public.

Car seat is still rear facing.

I don’t cut up grapes anymore.

We don’t eat at a kitchen table, we eat in the living room in front of the TV.

I take Rissa’s shirt off for messy meals instead of using a bib.

Sometimes I yell.

I let Rissa play with dirt and water.

I let her help with chores.

Sometimes I have to work while she is awake.

We all get our scheduled vaccinations.

We let her listen to metal music and Yo Gabba Gabba…and taught her how to headbang.

We aren’t planning to circumcise our son.

I share pictures of my family online.

I share my experiences with others online and offline.

……….

See, I’m not perfect, but our family is happy. My daughter is healthy, happy, and constantly learning. I do the best I can. Not everyone agrees with all my choices and that is okay.

I’m the expert on MY family. Just like you are the expert for yours. I may offer suggestions and advice based on my own experiences, but only you can decide if they are helpful or not.

How are you a crappy mom?

Darcy Zalewski

Darcy is the founder of “Life With Darcy and Brian,” where she combines her love for education, board games, and crafting to create engaging learning experiences for kids. Her creative projects and writing have been featured in outlets like The Toy Insider, CafeMom, Mom.com, Parents.com, Country Living, and The Pioneer Woman.