15 Things You Should Stop Freaking Out About as a Mom Right Now

Don't worry if the beds aren't made and toys are strewn all over the living room floor. Before you know it, the toys will be gone, the house will be quiet, and your rooms will feel strangely empty.

Cleaning up after dinner can wait. Let the kids have five more minutes to play in the bathtub or read one more bedtime story. You won't regret it.

The door to our guest room is almost always kept shut so that I don't have to look at the ever growing mound of clean clothes piled up on the bed. Eventually, I get around to sorting, ironing, folding, and hanging, and you will, too. Try not to stress about it.

I never even knew this was a thing until I became a stay-at-home mom and someone actually asked me if I knew the best way to get them. I can barely get all of the choking hazards up off of the floor, so if I ever start doling out advice on how to get the perfect vacuum lines, please just smack me. They really don't matter.

When my daughter was almost 2 and still not talking as well as other kids her age, I agonized about whether or not she was behind in spite of the pediatrician's assurances that she was not. Now, at 4 years old, she won't stop talking. In most cases, your kids will eventually reach all of their milestones when they're ready. Just sit back and enjoy where they are now.

Don't beat yourself up if you let your kids play on the iPad so you can take a shower. Everything in moderation.

Afraid they'll ruin that adorable — and in some cases very expensive — outfit? Don't be. Your kids won't remember (or care) what they wore as a toddler. But they will remember how much fun it was to jump into muddy puddles or turn themselves into a work of art.

Life is hectic. Period. Life with littles? Well, that can be a full-blown sh*tshow. If the occasional trip to your local pizza place is going to make your day that much easier, go for it without a second thought. You're a good parent, and the kids will be just fine.

Schedules and routines are wonderful for babies and children, but don't freak out if you can't (or just don't) stick to one. If the attempt to stick to your schedule keeps you on edge, then try embracing a "get up and go" lifestyle. There's nothing wrong with just winging it. And besides, when you wing it, you never know where you'll end up!

Whether you have to go to work or if staying home just isn't your jam, being a working mom is really hard, and you're doing the best you can. Your kids will undoubtedly be proud of your commitment to them as well as your career, and you should be, too.

Whether it's in your circle of friends or your extended family, step away. The moments you have to enjoy with your own family are too precious to waste.

Social media is great for so many things, but don't stress about getting that perfect shot to share with your followers. Instead, try to truly focus on the moments as you're in them. Putting your phone down can be extremely liberating.

If you're a mom, that makes you an actual superhero. Pat yourself on the back, and screw what anyone else thinks.

Just because your friends allow their children to do certain things doesn't mean you have to follow suit, especially if it's something that makes you uncomfortable. In five years, it won't matter that you didn't allow your 10-year-old to wander the park with their friends in search of Pokemon. And no, your child will not be a pariah if they're the only kid in their elementary school class without a smart phone.

Because, simply put, it is.