{reality check}

For all you moms out there who like to pretend that you have everything together, we need to chat. We all know that you really don't and it doesn't help you in any way to pretend that everything is peachy. Tell it like it is. Raising kids is tough and most days I don't want to do it anymore. My husband has been getting this text alot lately "I quit!". No pretending coming from this camp...most days I don't even like my kids. Now don't send over child services, my kids are very well taken care of despite my sanity. I'm just saying, please stop pretending that you run a tight ship - that your kids are well behaved all the time, that you always have healthy meals prepared, that your house is organized and spotless, that your favorite time isn't nap time, that you never yell at your kids, never do things you wish you could take back the next minute, always greet your husband with a smile and a kiss...it's not helping anyone.

Now I am off to nap - while the kitchen needs cleaned, laundry folded, dog walked, bed made and toys put away.