12 Small Parenting Victories That Make You Feel Like You Won The Lottery
1. When your child’s feet fit the sale shoes.
2. Getting the eye drop straight in before they blink.
Instead of squirting a few drops over a closed eye and hoping they will blink a bit in.
3. Getting a parent and toddler space at the supermarket.
This is a real rarity, due to the amount of selfish idiots using them to save two minutes of walking from a normal space. Because that’s more important than a child’s safety, right? And parents love nothing more than battling to get their kids in or out of their awkward car seats, whilst desperately trying not to slam the door into the next car. Puts you in the best mood to tackle attempting to do a weekly shop with a baby and toddler. After herding them through a busy car park where people suddenly seem to forget how to drive safely.
4. Leaving the house with everything you need. First time. On time.
So rare, yet so infinitely beautiful.
5. Having a shower, without an audience.
Or having to turn off the shower every few minutes because you swear you can hear a child screaming. So powerful is this feeling, it even happens when I know I’m alone in the house.
6. Getting an empty plate. Without nagging.
And yes, it still counts if it’s smothered in ketchup. That’s one of their seven a day, right?
7. Moving your sleeping child from their car seat, into their cot, without them waking up.
Hold your breath and cross everything!
8. Getting your child to sleep through the night.
(It happened early on with Ava, but Thea is two and we are still waiting… with eyes propped open with matchsticks.)
9. When your younger child fits into the older one’s outgrown shoes.
Even if they are a little snug around her legs…
10. Getting the elusive latch right.
I only managed this once but it was amazing. Until she opened her mouth and fell off. Read more about my breastfeeding struggles here.
11. Both children napping. At. The. Same. Time. (Not in a car.)
I can count the number of times this has happened to us on two fingers.
12. Getting to the bottom of the laundry bin.
Yeah, right, as if that’s ever going to happen! I can but dream.
Most of these are rarer than a solar eclipse. What are your victories?
rhymingwithwine
22nd October 2015 at 11:29 amLove this. I can totally relate to every point, and thanks – I’m thrilled that ketchup is one of their 7 a day. My daughter is sorted then yey! ;0) Having just left a stay and play, may I add “when another child takes a liking to your child’s seat at story time and gets in it, and your tot happily just goes and finds another one – without unleashing toddler warfare”. Happened today. First time ever. I could have sobbed with happiness! Brilliant read x
Becky Pink
22nd October 2015 at 7:49 pmOh yes that should be number 1!! Well done her (and you!) xx
Lisa Cornwell (@mummascribbles)
16th October 2015 at 10:36 pmZach is just the worst at transferring from car seat to bed! It doesn’t hep that he weighs a bloody ton! My biggest parenting victory is managing to have my morning cup of tea before he wakes up in the morning. It’s the peace between getting out of the shower and the mad rush of getting out the door to work. Just that cup of tea and a facebook check is a win. Because when I have to drink it with him around, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve nearly been burnt! Thanks so much for linking up with #TwinklyTuesday
Becky Pink
16th October 2015 at 10:39 pmAh that sounds like ten minutes of heaven! It’s funny how hot tea is a luxury once you become a parent isn’t it! Xx
Silly Mummy
14th October 2015 at 12:37 amHaha – so true! It’s all about 1, 4, 8, 10 & 11! #twinklytuesday
Becky Pink
14th October 2015 at 8:52 amGlad you agree!! xx
athomewiththeboys2015
13th October 2015 at 2:42 pmHaHa! It made my day reading these.
As for the last one, the only time we ever get an empty laundry basket is when we have to take it around somebody else’s house, because our washing machine has broken.
And that just isn’t funny!
Thanks for sharing #twinklytuesday
Becky Pink
13th October 2015 at 2:54 pmOh no. The thought of my washing machine breaking makes me actually feel sick, what a horrifying thought!! Thanks for stopping by xx
Sugar&Rhubarb
13th October 2015 at 2:36 pmactually laughed out loud at your post. All of these make me mini fist pump the air like a lunatic
Especially having a shower on my own….. oh I love those mornings!! Sorry, I meant morning.
#TwinklyTuesday
Becky Pink
13th October 2015 at 2:52 pmHa ha I’m glad you can identify! Thanks for popping by xx
Mummy here and there
2nd October 2015 at 7:11 pmI can indetify with these parent victories. I Ave never been so excited until I started finding shoes in the sale that fit my children when it does.you.feel you.are winning at parenting X
Becky Pink
2nd October 2015 at 7:46 pmYes we got Thea’s latest ones in the sale too and I was overjoyed! Xx
bubbablue
25th September 2015 at 7:53 pmOh yes, I think I’d agree with any of these and I’ve only got the one child,. It’s still a satisfactory result.
Becky Pink
25th September 2015 at 8:08 pmIt’s just as pleading with one as with two little ones xx
morganprincecom
25th September 2015 at 2:46 pmAwesome. Let me know if you ever reach the bottom of the laundry basket. I personally think it doesn’t exist! 😉
Becky Pink
25th September 2015 at 2:58 pmI think you’re right, it’s never ending!! Xx
MummyTravels
24th September 2015 at 9:56 amOh yes to these – I think I’ve managed 4 about twice (sometimes I think I’ve managed until I’ve left and remember what I forgot), I never managed 7. And I still do 5! #brilliantblogposts
Becky Pink
24th September 2015 at 10:22 amI have a feeling I’ll still be hearing imaginary crying when the kids are teenagers! Xx
theloveofacaptain
24th September 2015 at 9:05 amWell that about sums in up! The parenting space thing really nags me too, so frustrating. I still find leaving the house a mission, why we need to pack up the whole house is beyond me 🙂 #brilliantblogposts xx
Becky Pink
24th September 2015 at 9:46 amYes and even if you take everything, you are still guaranteed to need something you don’t have! Xx
dearmummyblog
24th September 2015 at 8:04 amWe totally agree with No. 7 – “Moving your sleeping child from their car seat, into their cot.” We’ve had loads of victories and metal high fives with this! #BrilliantBlogPosts
Becky Pink
24th September 2015 at 9:45 amIt’s such a delicate manoeuvre isn’t it! So much scope for disaster. Xx
Life, kids and a glass of red
24th September 2015 at 4:36 amLove these! A clean, empty plate is a rarity here so I’d be doing cartwheels to celebrate! Eyedrops in eyes – I still can’t get my husband to stop complaining about them when he needs them! #BrilliantBlogPosts
Becky Pink
24th September 2015 at 9:44 amHa ha if your husband hates them, you have no hope with the kids! X
Silly Mummy
12th September 2015 at 1:15 amSo true! It’s all about number 2! Number 11 is a myth, right?? & number 10 is just so downheartening. I did get latch sorted with both of mine but, particularly with first, it took weeks of spending literally hours trying to get her properly on only for her to do just that! #weekendbloghop
Becky Pink
12th September 2015 at 6:59 amSo impressed that you persevered with the latch! Thanks for your comment xx
midwifeandlife
11th September 2015 at 10:57 pmI had terrible trouble with eye drops! I can relate to them all, I managed to get no8 last night for the first time in 8 months, I’m hoping it wasn’t a fluke. #weekendbloghop
Becky Pink
11th September 2015 at 11:11 pmAh fingers crossed it will be the start of better sleep for you! Xx
The DADventurer
16th August 2015 at 12:04 pmGood post! There’s a few of those that we haven’t achieved yet, but your post gives me hope that there’s a light at the end of this very dark and dreary tunnel that is parenting 🙂
Becky Pink
16th August 2015 at 9:42 pmOh dear, yes there certainly is! I have actually given all the plastic cutlery away now! However we do now have a pink potty cluttering up the bathroom floor even more… Swings and roundabouts! X
Lifeloveanddirtydishes
15th August 2015 at 12:01 pmAmen to 6 & 7. Great post. Thanks for linking up to #FridayFrolics
Becky Pink
15th August 2015 at 12:15 pmThank you, see you next time x
Michelle Murray
20th May 2015 at 10:20 pmoh my goodness my pet hate is seeing people drive in to the parent toddler spaces at my local supermarket when they don’t have a child. It absolutely drives me crazy so yes I agree its a great achievement when you actually find one 🙂 great post Thanks for linking up – Parenting – #ToddlersAndTeens
Becky Pink
20th May 2015 at 10:21 pmIt’s funny that’s the one that everyone seems to relate to most! Glad you like the post and see you at the next link up ☺️
mrscraftyb
14th May 2015 at 7:30 pmDon’t EVEN get me started on the parent/child space thing! Blood boils!!
Becky Pink
14th May 2015 at 9:34 pmIt makes me so cross, especially when it’s a pristine sports car with no trace of biscuit crumbs or random socks! x
allyouneedisloveandcake
14th May 2015 at 6:42 pmLove this, I can totally relate to most of these, especially the rage when there are yet again no parent and child parking spaces!
Becky Pink
14th May 2015 at 9:35 pmI’m glad you like it! I actually swapped supermarket to Morrisons because of the car park situation – our new local one has loads of spaces, plus the amazing car-trolleys, so all in all it makes for a far less stressful experience! x
The Two Savings Sisters
14th May 2015 at 10:24 amI absolutely love this. They are all so true – especially the tandem nap. BOOM!
#ToddlersAndTeens
Holly baker
9th March 2015 at 5:26 pm5 and 7 are brilliant!!!!! X
Becky Pink
14th May 2015 at 9:37 pmHey Holly, I just realised I didn’t reply to you, how rude of me! You’ll discover the joys of tandem naps soon 😉 x