In fact, I’m probably the complete opposite. Even when I think of “moms” today, I don’t feel I fit the “mold.” But what does it mean to fit the mom “mold” anyway? Do I have to wear mom jeans and skirt bathing suits? Because then I most definitely am not typical, then again most moms I know aren’t either. I like to think that moms have come a long way since June Cleaver and we can still be hip and sexy and be good moms. Maybe its because I’m still kinda young (28) or that I had my son young or because I’m single.
Whatever the reasons, I am no June Cleaver and here is why:
- I don’t bake. Every attempt I’ve ever made, it burns.
- I suck at crafts so I don’t bother.
- Knitting, crocheting, and sewing does not excite me. Although a few years back I did try to knit. Didn’t end very well.
- I don’t cook every night and I have fed my son popcorn, pancakes, and cereal for dinner. So what?
- I drink beer and watch sports.
- I still wear bikinis.
- I curse and I do it in front of my son.
- I love to go out dancing with my girls.
- My house is by no means immaculate.
- My green thumb is actually black.
- I wear my comfy sweats around my house and often out to run errands, although I love getting all dolled up and do it often.
- I am a jeans and t-shirt kinda gal.
- I have tattoos and piercings.
- I don’t mind if my son comes home covered in mud.
- I don’t refer to my son as “the Hunter”
So are you anything like June Cleaver? Do you fit the typical “mom” mold?
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I happen to think ALL these things make you a wicked cool mom!!!
Aw, thanks Jenn!!
Hi Nicole, I know we’ve never actually met in person but I’ve been reading this blog for a loooong time now and you seem to me to be a great mom. I mean all the fun video’s you’ve posted of you and Hunter were awesome. I’m the same age as you and all of a sudden I’m ready to have kids. A couple years ago if you mentioned babies to me I’d cry because I just didn’t want it. I don’t think I have the mom gene either. I have a motherly bone in my body so yeah I’m worried. I figure I’ll just muttle through it like I do anything else I don’t really understand. yes I just said I would wing it when it comes to parenting. am I terrible?
Hi Michelle!
I love that you still read my blog, thank you! As far as parenting goes, we all wing it, trust me! I sometimes still feel like I have NO idea what the hell I’m doing. But once you have kids it really all just sorta comes naturally…you’d be surprised. I think it’s great that you want kids now, I say go for it! And keep me posted
What IS the “typical” mom-mold anymore?
I don’t have a ‘skirt’ swimsuit, but my (older) sister does — gag! (I’ve “considered” getting a skirt suit in the past, but puh-lease!!!)
I don’t drink, but I may occasionally say something in front of my kids that would make my mom cringe if she knew.
So, am I ‘typical’? I dunno…
I don’t think you have to be June Cleaver to be a good mom. I share some of your non-Cleaver attributes. Although I do like to bake and sew – when I have time. There seems to be so much more we have to do as moms today – I think we need a new look at what it means to be a good mom.
I completely agree! I definitely think I’m still a good mom even though I’m nothing like June Cleaver and I would hope others would agree, lol!
But I think you are so right, we need a new look at what it means to be a good mom.
June Cleavers rarely existed when June Cleaver was the “model” mom. As for today – no I’m no June Cleaver and I don’t think we need to be.
Nope. Not June Cleaver here. Not sure what cool dad I would associate myself with though. I am sure you are a great mother.