I self identify as a try hard. Nothing about me as a person reads easy or effortless. It’s definitely more of you can tell I’ve over thought ever aspect of this, have not slept in 3 nights and is my eye twitching? But, that does not stop me on my eternal quest to be: That Mom.
You know, the one who has her shit together, hair and makeup done at all times, kids that don’t bully her, and a homemade treat for the kids after school. She is everything I aspire to be and more.
The rational corner of my brain tells me things like “No one is perfect!” and “I’m giving my skin a break and that’s why I am not wearing makeup (again)” but the rest of my brain screams “TRY HARDER.”
I know there is no way I can have my hair, makeup and a good outfit everyday. Some days you just have to choose one ok? And I know my kids will never stop saying things to me like “Oh mom the one friend you have is talking to someone else. Guess you don’t have anyone to talk to today.” at school pickup.
But, I can help with the home made treat. Earlier in the school year I told my self I would make the kids something special for afterschool snack every Friday. Does this happen every Friday? No. Should I stop imposing new tasks on myself? Probably. But, if I have time I try to make them something.
And order to not be everything I hate about finding a recipe on the internet and having to scroll through some ones whole life story for a recipe here is a recipe for the easiest chocolate chip cookies that are sure to impress your kids whether you put on makeup that day or not.
