"What is a Scary Mommy, you ask? I believe a Scary Mommy is a mother who doesn’t leave the house wearing lipstick at all times. A Scary Mommy loves herSo I've been thinking about the ways that I am a scary mommy. Let's see, I already don't wear makeup 360 days of the year. That combined with the fact that my son isn't too mobile so hasn't tested the limits of my natural laziness means that I'm simply scary in training. Still while my parenting weaknesses are just starting to emerge they seem to relate more to weaknesses I already had rather than specific mommy issues: namely neurotic paranoia and housekeeping.
kids to death, but will admit to feeling totally overwhelmed and exhausted by
the gig. A Scary Mommy doesn’t really care what other people think, and a Scary
Mommy thinks that all mothers win when we admit our weaknesses. How would you describe it? It’s up to you!"
The flu season may have a run on Purell for most homes but we bought the stock years ago (not really). In fact amazingly enough having a baby has forced the issue and made me relax my anxiety induced phobia's even though they don't always leave completely. Still, I have a hard time suppressing the urge to dip the toys in clorox every two seconds. (Would it be simpler to dip the baby? I kid...I kid...don't turn me in just yet).
Lately I've been torn between the idea of green cleaning products and the hardcore ones. I like the idea of not having the heavy chemicals around but am lured in by the 99.9% germs killed advertising. I notice that the green cleaners make no such promises...still.
In the complete ironic, scary mommy twist however, I am an awful housekeeper. Horrible. Really. I spend time with my son, husband, and then steal a quiet moment for myself (introvert that I am) and with work and everyday details cleaning is the last thing on my mind. Add to that a tendency towards being a packrat and it is a recipe for disaster.
The point is, I am just beginning my adventure as a scary mommy and already I find myself living with the label of neurotic germ-a-phobe who doesn't clean. Irony, I haz it.
8 comments:
Yay, another scary mommy! You and I have a lot in common Liz! :)
I am definitely not the greatest of housekeepers! But I must say, I am pretty anti-harsh household chemicals for a variety of reasons. Check out this interesting post I read recently about how plain old soap and water are good enough. We actually use vinegar and castile soap to clean 99% of the surfaces in our house and we're rarely sick (knock on wood!). :)
http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/ask-almost-doctor-dan-handy-or-harmful/
I am a HUGE packrat who hates clutter. It's a problem...
Germ-o-phobe who doesn't clean. You're hilarious.
Here's my two cents on the green cleaning products. I'll try anything to see if it actually cleans (from a visual/tactile sense). If it does, that's good for me. Know what happens when we kill 99.9% of bacteria and germs? We create monster germs that are resistant to everything. Then we all get sick and die (have I scared you yet???). Also, once kids are past the newborn stage, it's okay for them to have some small exposure to stuff. It's how their immune system develops.
So the green stuff is better for your family, better for the health of all people, and better for the environment. Give it a whirl!
Why is that scary? It's lovely.
Love yours too!!
I'm still confused by this whole concept. I think the scary mommy is the one who will not leave the house without lipstick.
I am a terrible housekeeper, too. Quite scary, actually. :)
Love your blog. My kids lick everything! Seriously, everything! I let my 5 year old son buy a remote-control fart machine for his birthday. But, maybe their little immune systems and sense of humor will be ready for the real world, someday. Right? Or...they will all share the same counselor! Hang in there!
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