weeks later, and I'm still laughing about this one. Because it's always at the Waldorf play group when someone confesses to loving something that *everyone* else admits they love, too. And at the granola co-op, some mom is always packing a secret lollypop or two to bribe the kids. And at the hippie grocery store, it seems the items fastest out of stock are the ones that most closely simulate Doritos. And I'm totally in there on all of those moments. Anyway. Funny post. Thanks.

Agreed! It's way too hard to be perfect. Lots of hugs, kissed, and love - that's perfect enough for our little ones!

Oh man I am SO not perfect. Spaghettios, Cool Whip, Cannned Pears and all! I can only do so much organic between the budget and the need for speed so I am totally with you!

Left you an award at my blog, bloggie bestie! ;)

I love this post! I actually had a "friend" dump me because I admitted that we were supplementing with formula because my milk wasn't coming in fast enough and my week old baby was dehydrated. She was this super supportive crunchy granola mom friend through my entire difficult pregnancy. Then poof! All because my boobs didn't have enough milk at the start. I can giggle now because we ended up weaning naturally - yes, he wasn't scarred because he had a couple bottles.

Your last sentence is basically the motto I live by!! Well said!!!

Right on sister! (Not sure why I said it that way, but what the heck.) My personal belief? Everything, and I mean everything, in moderation. So I ok the coolwhip if I have a little something organic on the side...

I'm afraid I'm mostly about the metaphorical cool whip too. (I don't actually like that stuff) I try to be as organic as possible, but it is sooooo expensive around here. And there is no question I am not perfect. I will wear that badge very proudly!

Thanks so much, everyone, for your heartfelt, coolwhip-lovin comments (metaphorical or otherwise.) I really appreciate your thoughts on this subject, cuz this is really the crux of what my blog is all about. I'm glad I'm not the only mom out there who is trying to be good, but also isn't afraid to admit that I am sometimes bad. I agree with you, my beloved (not in a creepy way either) existential waitress. Moderation is everything. I grew up with parents who were extremely organic and healthy. They wanted so much for us to be raised pure and right. They had fantastic intentions and were awesome role models, but unfortunately, whenever they weren't looking I was off at a friend's house drinking myself into a high fructose corn syrup coma. Or hoarding stolen candy in my underwear drawer. Or whatever crazy thing I could think up to get my hands on junk food. Nowadays, I really do try to live healthy, but I agree so much in finding a balance in everything from toys to food to parenting techniques. Each family is different and needs to find their own way. Parenting trends come and go but your relationship with your family is forever. I appreciate you guys!!!

THANK YOU!!! I love you (in a non-creepy way, of course). I couldn't agree more with this post. I've had some friends that that are organic nazi moms and totally judge you if you take your kids to Chuckee Cheese or let them have a Happy Meal. I think organic motherhood is as much about rolling with the punches and understanding that these things are an inevtiable part of the world that our kids are growing up in - and that none of these things in moderation is the end of the freakin' world! To me THAT'S organic parenting, not being a freak about giving your kid all wood toys, while forbidding them to have a Polly Pocket.

Love it! I think it's not secret that I lurve the Cool Whip!

LOVE this. and cool whip. YUM.

Unfortunately, I relish the coolwhip a little too much. I thought about trying to make a New Year's resolution around it, but I know I'll probably break it. For now, I'll just enjoy it for what it's worth ;-)

I agree--claim your cool whip. I admit though, I don't actually like cool whip (but love the metaphor). However, I can eat the canned whipped cream by the truck loads--so that is just one of my cool whips. I think flexibility is an important aspect to motherhood. Keeping it in perspective, what matters is that the kids are safe and sound at the end of the day. I do my best with the organic thing but I am not so rigid that I make my family miserable.

You know I am 99% cool whip. I love and totally respect the organic dealy, but I love the cool whip! I am trying to do better, trying.

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