I didn't fold the laundry today.

Or start the load that's waiting there for me, even though we are running dangerously low on toddler underwear. I didn't empty the dishwasher, which means I also didn't deal with the growing pile of fresh dirty dishes that should be loaded. I didn't vacuum the crumbs under the kitchen table, or mop the paw prints from all over the floor. I didn't clean out the baby's drawer and sort out the stuff that doesn't fit anymore. I didn't put away the new box of baby wipes sitting in the hallway, and I didn't remember to put extra rolls of toilet paper in the bathroom upstairs. I didn't hang up the pile of coats, random mittens and neck warmers on the bench at the front door. I didn't throw away the empty apple sauce pouches from the basket at the bottom of the stroller. I didn't go through the produce drawer in the fridge and get rid of anything suspicious looking. I didn't wipe the hand prints off the fridge or dishwasher or patio door. I didn't make my bed.

I didn't shower, get out of sweat pants, and to be honest I can't remember if I brushed my teeth. I definitely didn't brush my hair. I didn't put on any makeup, or use any hand lotion, even though my hands are cracked from the cold and so much hand washing these days. I failed at all these things that I was supposed to do.

But - here is my list of wins. I did make three nutritious meals (that nobody ate), and also served up countless portions of today's food of choice: grapes and social tea cookies. I did get both kids washed up, dressed, teeth and hair brushed, all before most people woke up today. I did play. I did go for a long walk with my kids, and I did also teach a toilet training toddler to pee against a tree in the forest, in an emergency situation (without even taking off the whole snowsuit, #momsareincredible) . I did read the same 3 books over and over again, and sing the same 2 songs over and over again (I don't recommend getting the Paw Patrol theme song stuck in your head, it WILL drive you insane). I did kiss countless bobo's. I did nurse my 10 month old, but don't ask me how many times because it was more than I can count. I did give and receive plenty of cuddles. I did deal with one colossal toddler temper tantrum, without losing my s#*&, even though I really, really wanted to.

My "didn't" list is so much longer than my "did" one. Some days I might care about that, but not today. This is what being a mom is. No, you don't get everything on your to do list checked off, but you are a long way off from failing. This is my reminder to myself and a PSA for other moms out there who are drowning under the pile of things they "should" be doing. Your kids won't remember any of that stuff, and neither will you. It was a great day.