If you think being selfish is a bad, let me warn you—you might need to recalibrate your understanding of motherhood. Sure, it’s a bit of a dirty little secret, but guess what? Selfishness, when done right, can be like wearing a cape on those tiring days when you feel like you might just float away.
Let’s face it: as a mom, I’m in a constant game of juggling—work, kids, household jobs, and somehow trying to maintain a shred of sanity. (Newsflash: "maintaining sanity" is a mythical creature akin to unicorns and adult-sized onesies.) And let’s be honest about something that no one talks about: we, the noble caretakers of our families, often put ourselves last on the list of priorities. But it’s time to switch things up because self-care isn’t selfishness; it’s essential!
Picture this: you wake up, and the sun shines through your window, birds chirp outside, and then BAM! You remember you’re a mom. You leap out of bed not to bask in the sunlight, but to dutifully march into the battlefield that is breakfast time. Spoiler alert: there’s no breakfast fairy, and the cereal is always fighting back like it’s in an epic brawl for the last bowl. And before you know it, you're already digging your fingers into a box of cereal, desperately contemplating if that counts as “self-care.”
Now let’s talk about how I actually manage that elusive balancing act. I call it “strategic selfishness.” I’ve mastered the art of saying “no” to obligations that suck the life out of me faster than my toddler can demolish a biscuit. No, I will not be attending your bake sale, nor will I be attending any of the schools to help out . Nope, I’m busy protecting my time like it’s the last slice of pizza at a kid’s party—savage and unapologetic.
And the “me time?” Oh, it’s my sacred ritual. I’ve turned my car into a mini sanctuary—who knew my BMW 7 seater could transform into the ultimate bliss bubble? Sitting in my vehicle during work breaks, I can almost hear the angels singing while I blissfully scroll through social media, sipping my caffeine while the world outside carries on. If anyone saw me, they’d probably think I’m either having a meltdown or contemplating the meaning of life. Both are accurate.
Here’s where the twisted humour kicks in: on the surface, I might just look like a woman who’s got it all together. I’m the jubilant juggler, doing dishes while rocking a killer oversized dinosaur t-shirt , showing up for everyone, and making it look effortless. But deep down? Let’s just say that if I had a pound for every time I felt mentally drained, I’d be richer than Elon Musk.
Truth time: it’s hard to admit, but sometimes, I feel like I’m dog-paddling through an ocean of laundry and emotional chaos, barely keeping my head above water. The irony? No one’s got a clue! They see the bubbly mom whipping up snacks like she’s on a cooking show, but they don’t see how she’s internally combusting because she just orchestrated a primary school rendition of “The Sound of Sibling Squabbles.”
Yes, I’m the badass mom who holds it all together while containing a chaotic circus—the loving ringmaster in a house full of wild, unpredictable animals. My crew consists of pint-sized tornadoes who are constantly testing the limits of sanity and reason and casually assuming I have an infinite supply of patience.
But here’s the most heart-warming twist to the tale: amidst the chaos and comedian-level exhaustion, I cherish these beautiful moments. Every loud laugh, every mismatched sock battle, and every war about why no, you cannot have ice-cream before dinner is filled with love. They remind me that my little savages have my back, even if they’re also trying to transform my living room into a wrestling ring.
So here’s to all the multitasking, hard-working, slightly selfish moms out there! Embrace your superpowers, bask in the glorious chaos, and laugh out loud because you deserve that moment of joy. And to my fellow warriors in parenthood, remember: the next time you feel guilty about setting boundaries or taking that time for yourself, just know you’re actually keeping the cape of motherhood alive and well.
With love, laughter, and just a dash of relentless chaos,
The Selfish mom.
FiveKidsOneMom✌🏼
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