Posted by admin | Posted in Mommyhood, hypotonia | Posted on 12-08-2009
Tags: parent, physical therapy, supermom
Everyone has heard the term “Supermom”. I am not one of those. What is the secret to getting everything done and being a good parent? Maybe they really don’t exist, like unicorns.
I spend all day with my son trying to make sure he is getting enough playtime, social interaction, educational activities, exercise (this includes his physical therapy), affection, the list goes on and on. I can’t seem to get anything else done during the day so by the time he goes to bed, I have about 3 hours of “chores” that need to be done. It also doesn’t help that he has separation anxiety issues, so if I leave him in his playroom for 15 minutes to clean up the kitchen, a meltdown occurs.
Maybe I’m just a perfectionist. Being a good parent is more important than being a good housekeeper anyway right? Someday I will find a balance. Until then, I need to get some sleep.
I know I’m commenting on an old post, but after you referred to it in a recent post I wanted to go back and check it out.
You are totally right when you say being a good parent is more important than being a good housekeeper!! There are times when my laundry sits, unfolded, for DAYS. I’m a perfectionist too and normally that kind of thing drives me crazy, but oh well. I’d MUCH rather spend time with my son (or sleep!) than do laundry.