You Know You're a Mom When ...
On several occasions in the not-so-distant past, I've found myself chuckling over the strange characteristics that mark motherhood. You know ... the things you never could have imagined or understood before having kids. I'll give you two personal examples:
1. Several months ago, I was digging for something in the bottom of my purse and I pulled out a rubber duck. That probably doesn't happen to many women without children!
2. A few weeks ago, our department was given the opportunity to leave work a couple of hours early before a holiday weekend. Do you know what I did with my time off? I went grocery shopping ... and I was excited about it! Why? Because I didn't have my toddler in tow! Three and a half years ago, I could not have imagined being that excited about grocery shopping!
Knowing I'm not the only one who thinks about these kind of things, I decided to ask my Facebook friends to finish this sentence: You know you're a mom when ...
I LOVE the responses I got and wanted to share them with you.
Some made me literally laugh out loud!!
... you speak in five-word sentences. "Would you like some juice?" "Do you need to potty?" "We do not eat rocks."
... you automatically cut everyone's food into small pieces, even the grownups.
... you find yourself watching Sesame Street and you are the only one in the room.
... you unconsciously think in rhymes (due to reading too many Dr Seuss books)!
... you tell other adults that you will be right back because you need to "go pee-pee in the potty."
... you catch yourself singing the Wonder Pets theme song in the shower.
... you know every word to every VeggieTales video but have trouble recalling what you did last week.
... you accidentally dilute your own apple juice ... and drink it anyway.
... you share bites of your meal even though they have the exact same thing on their plates.
... there are rocks in the dryer and clothes in the driveway.
... you have to weed through the action figures in your purse to find your lipstick.
... ketchup on the ceiling does not surprise you in the least.
... you tell time by which cartoon is on.
... you understand the language of toddler speak.
Others were responses I knew every mother could relate to:
... you're exhausted, ready for a nap, and your toddlers are running laps around you!
... you can't use the bathroom or take a shower without being interrupted.
... you hear yourself giving the same sound advice or warning to your children that your parents gave you ... even the phrases you swore you would never say!
... you catch your child's throw-up in a store.
... things that used to gross you out dont't phase you anymore!
... getting up at 7 is sleeping in.
And others warmed my heart and made me smile!
... you look at all your grandchildren and say, "It was all worth it".
... when you look at that little gift of God and nothing else seems as important anymore.
... you can see your heart walking around OUTSIDE your body!
Now it's your turn. Leave us a comment finishing this sentence. You know you're a parent when ... . I can't wait to read your responses!
Comments (2)
Such a sweet and fun post! Thank you for sharing!! How true! :)
Posted on June 22, 2011 7:30 PM
... you let your baby chew on paper because it keeps him quiet for a few minutes!
... saying things such as "We don't eat dry pasta!" don't seem that strange.
... you find yourself out somewhere sporting a Buzz Lightyear sticker, and don't take it off because it might hurt someone's feelings.
Posted on June 28, 2011 12:48 PM