Did you know that I’m the worst mom ever? I know some of you thought that you were, but one of my kids told me the other day, so it must be true.
I was thinking about it. How? How can I be the worst mom ever?
I should show them Mommie Dearest, maybe that would change their minds. So I came up with a list of ten things (I could have made it much longer, but ten is a nice reasonable number).
- I make them wear clothes that fit. Can you believe that I don’t let them leave the house looking like floozies or like they live under a bridge? Don’t even get me started on when I take something out of the drawer that doesn’t fit. It’s a size 6x t shirt that you’ve been squeezing into for the past six years, time to let it go.
- I make them brush their teeth and hair. I will admit, I don’t think they brush their teeth when they say they do and when they get cavities; they are going to be sorry, but given that they are 11, 10 and 9 it really is something they should be able to handle. I’m just waiting for the day someone tells one of them they have dragon breath, maybe then they will take the initiative. The hair…the moaning and complaining when I have to get the knots out of it should be enough.
- I make them bathe regularly. I didn’t ask you to go outside and use the hose, no you get to take a 45 minute shower (I’m not joking here) that I turn on and off for you. It’s funny how much better they all feel once they’re all squeaky clean.
- I make them take their medicine. They all have something to take and they know if they don’t they’re not going to feel their best and in some cases, make the rest of us suffer. You don’t want a headache, take your medicine; you don’t want to keep sneezing, take your medicine; it’s that simple.
- I make them get to school on time. Why would you want to explain to the principal that you can’t get your act together? Do you want to tell her you don’t want to get dressed or put on your shoes?
- I make them go to bed at a reasonable hour. I know my kids and I know how much sleep they need and how they will act if they don’t get it. No one should be subjected to my sleep deprived kids.
- I make them take care of their own things. They’re not my things, I’m not in charge of them. I don’t know where your blue fidget spinner is. If you really wanted it, you’d have kept track of it. They never lose their tablets or laptops.
- I make them go to their practice. I don’t care if you don’t feel like it, you made a commitment to your team, you’re going to practice and you’re going to participate to your fullest.
- I make them do their homework. They need to learn the responsibility of turning in work when it is due and turning it in completed. I find it more of a time management exercise.
- I make them clean up the mess they promised to clean up. When they tell me they’re going to clean up a mess they are making, I will badger them until they clean it up. Keep your word.
So here we have (just) ten reasons why I’m guessing I’m the worst mom ever.
Anyone else out there a terrible mom like me?
You are ROTTEN. My kids hate me right now because they both want to wear shorts to school and I am making them wear pants because it’s getting cold out now and they are not wearing shorts!!
You are the worst mom in the history of moms! How dare you make them brush their teeth! You are evil incarnate…
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Yes, every MOm that follows thru on her demands feels this way. Or are at least told this by their kids. How often do we get, no one else has to do….. or I am the only one that doesn’t have….
Haha, love this, I must be a terrible mom too because I do a lot of these things. Plus I swear in front of my kids, so that probably doesn’t help either.
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HAHAH! This cracked me up! So cute! I remember telling my mom she was the worst ever because she made me brush my hair every day! LOL
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I can totally remember thinking my parents were awful for making me do such things, these days however I am grateful for it.
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I agree you are rotten to the core! LOL. I am just as mean. Eventually they will figure out that we are looking out for them.
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Funny how all kids the their moms how terrible we are. My daughter was told this by her oldest just the other day. We all know it isn’t true.
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How horrible! LOL! I tell my baby when he cries as I wipe his nose “I know Im awful for making you breathe easier” oh kids.
I’m a terrible mom too then I guess! Luckily I never have a morning issue with my son, he’s usually ready before me. I also never fight him on showering – he goes and does it on his own.
Kids can be cruel, you know these things are good for them and they will know that you were being the best mom you could be. I hope I am as bad a mom as you, kids need to be told what to do.
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What?? You make them bathe regularly?? What kind of mom are you?? The best kind is what 🙂
Haha, who needs to have a bath right?! Probably no one in many people’s minds. 😉
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Kids are just a bowl full of fun. My youngest is pretty dramatic so I am the worst mom ever then the best mommy ever off and on all day long 😀 For varying reasons, and some similar to your list!
Man, it is amazing with that list that your children are still alive and well. What a mean, horrible mom you are. 😉
If I’ve learned anything, it’s that we ALL suck! 😉 You rock, mama! <3
Oh really, they get to be forced to do all these horrid things wow, ahahahah lol I think kids always think that at some point lol
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Funny how all of these things that are really all for our kids, make us bad moms LOL. You are doing awesome!
Yes, I’m a pretty bad mom too – because I want them to brush their hair every day lol. That’s the biggest struggle we have!
This made me chuckle! My son HATES taking baths every day- LOL – I have to beg some days!! Ugh!
I guess that makes me a bad mom too haha. My girls don’t always like doing things either. My oldest hates brushing her teeth, but she does it anyways.
Some day your kids will appreciate how hard you worked as a mom. I use to think my mom was mean and she really wasn’t!
I definitely remember being annoyed by things like these when I was little! They’re definitely necessary though!
So funny! Some day they’ll understand, right? One can hope! 🙂
I guess I’m the worst mom ever because I do the same thing. Haha. Such a great post!
Well if these are bad mom traits, I guess I’m guilty too! Our kids will one day look back and thank us, hopefully! 🙂
These are pretty funny. Moms have seriously the roughest job. How dare we make sure that they bathe regularly?!
I read this and cracked up! You deserve a “best mom EVER” award. You so rock. I do the same with my son and he looks at me like I’m a beast for making him bathe every day lol
Mean moms of the world…unite! I’m a terrible mom too!
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My Son used to hate it when I would make him do things. I guess we are all terrible Moms for teaching our kids good habits.
I must have been the meanest mom that walked the face of the earth when my kids were growing up. Haha. Now that they are all young adults, I pass on the crown to my daughter, and hopefully, my sons’ future wives would also follow suit.
If you are the worst mom ever than there are a ton of them out there, LOL. I am sure my kids felt that way about me way back when and I probably thought the same about my mom at some time. 🙂
What a comprehensive Mommy Dearest list, we all are the worst moms, aren’t we? LOL Cute photo of the kids, too!
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I am so like you! It is very difficult to make them understand that they will thank us when they grow up.
Wow I would never say things like this to my Mom I would loose my hair and teeth.
I could win the Meanest Mom Award! Haha. I know my kids hated me for nagging them with the chores, for constantly bugging them to stop procrastinating and get their homework done. I was brought up by a mean, tiger mom so I guess it was just natural for me to be the same to my kids.
The worst mom of today is definitely going to be the best mom of tomorrow. I am sure that is how the kids are going to feel.
Wow– you really are the worst Mom ever. I can’t believe you’d do any of those things. 🙂
And 45 min shower?? really?? lol
Aren’t we all? I was just having this conversation with a close friend! This hits the nail on the head.
Oh parenting is so much fun isn’t it? I think we are all the worst moms ever LOL! 😛
HA! “worst mom ever” award goes to YOU! LOL!!! Your kids will appreciate you instilling these RULES in them when they’re older!
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Boy does this list ever look familiar. I must be the worst mom ever too.
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Kids can be so goofy sometimes. All I got to say is you have your ducks in a row and you should keep it that way!
I’m not a terrible mom like you, but I had a terrible mom like you. Thank goodness! Seriously. Adulting is so hard because you have to be your own parent and kick yourself in your own bum. Thank goodness for you!
LOL I am a terrible mom too! Cheers to us terrible mommies helping our kids shape their future!
This is witty. I was totally misled by the post title! You’re a responsible mum!
I guess I’m a terrible mom too because I make my sons do all these things too. They will thank us for it when they grow up.
Hahaha. This totally made me laugh because I remember how much we think this when we are young about our parents. You are a wonderful mother!
Well said! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that from my own children.
You should be locked up that’s how bad you are. Do you really make them brush their teeth? You belong to mom jail, lol.
My kid is 15months old. Reading this makes me want to stop time.
I guess that means that a lot of us are horrible moms. Keep up the hard work mama!
This was definitely not what I thought it would be! You’re the worst mom for having a great sense of humour!!
haha i love this list — if doing the things on this list is wrong, then i dont want to be right! good job momma!
This cracked me up. I am glad that we aren’t the only ones!
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Gosh you really are the worst mum LOL. How dare you make them wash and brush their teeth, how could you haha. Thanks for making me laugh x
LOL.. I love this. You literally have me cracken’ up. Dear Mama’bear, please tell me you don’t believe those things your bear cubs said about you?! lol.
Oh yes honey. I am guilty as charged. Maybe I should consider letting my babygirl stay on the laptop playing games all night long. lol Great article!
These are hilarious! What a great list!
You are the Worst Mom ever!!! It reminds me of a poem my mother in law gave my husband
a few years ago. It’s just so funny.
Hahaha i love your post, reverse psychology! And you catch my attention to be very attentive as well.
Love this — I think you’re a “cool mom!” They’ll learn to appreciate all of this when their older, and I’m speaking from experience (as the kid :).