I found this article about perfect parenthood particularly interesting this evening.  During our son’s baseball game today, I saw a mom leave an approximately one year old baby in the car sleeping while she watched the game.  Now, her older son was in the game, so I understand why she wanted to watch, and she had the forethought to crack some windows for the sleeping tot, but still, I was absolutely amazed.  I felt compelled to keep an eye on her car because she clearly wasn’t. [I should mention that we have more than one child so I’m not criticizing while I have my entire extended family there to watch one kid]. Please, please folks, NEVER leave your child in the car during an event.  Even if you think you are right there to watch, it only takes a second.  Now, off my soapbox.  For moms who are struggling to be “perfect,” here are some thoughts on why you need to relax. 

Kudos to BabyCenter for showing us why our expectations are not realistic.