About Carly Cooper
A certified Life Coach for Moms and creator of www.balance-the-mother-load.com, Carly Cooper’s blog offers helpful strategies for mothers struggling with guilt, unrealistic expectations and the inability to balance it all – with a generous dose of laughter.
I am Imperfect!
balance the mother load canada
(Jun.30.09)
Do you remember the infamous "I Am Canadian" rant? (If you haven't seen it, check it out here.) When I was thinking about what to write for my next blog, for some reason this ad came to mind. I loved the fact that it took stereotypes of "Canada" and debunked them.
I want to do the same about being a perfect mom. So many moms are running themselves ragged because they're trying to be everything to everyone. And they feel guilty when they come up short. Stop the insanity!
There is always room to improve ourselves and to become better versions of who we are now. But that doesn't mean trying to be perfect is the answer. It will always lead to failure. And as a Life Coach who encourages positivity and optimism, I don't say that lightly. Read my rant below and see how I am an "imperfect mom" and so proud of it.
Hey,
I'm not a Supermom
Or a Stepford Wife.
And I don't clean my toilets.
Or feed my son organic food.
Or own a Bugaboo stroller.
And I wish death on
Baby Bop, BJ and Barney.
Although my son adores them.
I still use plastic products not BPA free.
I would take a bullet for my son but have no interest in holding other babies.
And I am behind on my scrapbooks.
I stopped breastfeeding at 3 months because I wanted to get my body back- not because it "wasn't working".
I believe in buying birthday cakes, not baking them.
And that being funny is better than being a genius.
TV CAN be educational and Sesame Street rocks!
And in Canada, it is pronounced "zed" not "zee" "zed" (although I say zee because it sounds better in songs).
Motherhood is the hardest job in the world!
Being pregnant sucks!
But my son is the light of my life!
My name is Carly and I AM IMPERFECT!
Thank you.
It's time to celebrate our imperfections and accept them. All your family really needs is your unconditional love and support.
How are you an imperfect mom? Login and share your stories in the comments below.
After becoming a mom almost three years ago, Carly Cooper noticed many mothers struggling with guilty feelings, unrealistic expectations and the inability to balance it all. This inspired her to become a certified Life Coach for Moms and create www.balance-the-mother-load.com. Check back weekly to read her funny and honest views about the good, the bad and the hormonal sides of motherhood.