In the five plus years I've had the privilege of being a mom, I've learned a lot. Being a mom is a hard, hard job. You are everything to your kids: doctor, therapist, chauffeur, confidant, friend, judge, cuddler, comforter, maid, cook - and the list goes on!
So how do you know when you've entered "mom status?"
You know you're a mom when...
So how do you know when you've entered "mom status?"
You know you're a mom when...
- Having an audience while you use the bathroom is the norm
- Going to the store without the kids is a vacation
- You sit in the car for another 10-15 minutes after your "store vacation" before you go back into the house
- A glass of wine a night (or two) is needed
- You randomly find pacifiers, toys, hair ties and socks in your purse
- You haven't napped in years... like the really good naps
- You need coffee to survive
- You can hear the slightest noise your kid makes while you're in the middle of your deepest sleep
- Baby wipes are the solution for spills, stains, cleaning your iPad screen ect.
- You've hidden while eating sweets just to not share
- The ABC's are not only for learning purposes, but you use the song to teach your kids how long they should wash their hands
- You wake up and find children in your bed
- Bodily fluids no longer gross you out (when coming from your kids)
- You never leave the house without snacks
- You care about them more than yourself
- You have the ability to brush your teeth, wash your face, get dressed, and put makeup on in 5 minutes
- You talk about your kids 80% of the time you're out with your mom friends and/or your husband
- You catch yourself watching the Disney Channel after the kids have gone to bed
- You have kid selfies on your cellphone - most of which their heads are half cut off
- You say things your parents said
- You constantly wonder if you're doing a good job
- You find yourself negotiating with a toddler
- You make up stories just so they eat, sleep and poop
- Nothing sounds better than a date night or girl's night out
- You cry at every mom/kid related commercial
- You can experience the greatest joy and biggest headache at the same time
- You can change a diaper in the dark in 10 seconds flat
- You know the songs to every Disney/PBS show
- Your iPad screen has finger prints and traces of food caked on the screen
- You love your kids more than anything in the world
What are some ways you know you're officially a mom? Did I miss any? I think this list could go one and on!
Happy Thursday!
You should submit this to buzzfeed - it's so good!! I can agree with all of these when I babysit for my two nieces and nephew...well not the whole list but a lot of it!! You're a great mom!! xo, Biana - BlovedBoston
This is so great, I totally agree with Biana.
A vacation in the car, oh boy!
This is hilarious!! I can relate to a lot of them now as a mommy!! The trash goes out more than you do... :( #truth
This is the MOST truthful Mommy list ever made!! Lol!!
I agree with Biana about submitting this to Buzzfeed, its great!! I never really had a good idea about what it was like to be a mom until my older sister asked me to come to L.A. for two weeks to help her with my nieces. Even though it was only 2 weeks, it was the most eye-opening experience of my life. I've never worked so hard in my life. I have SO much respect and admiration for moms now. You are all amazing. You kids are so cute too and I'm sure that you're an amazing mom too!! :-)
Awwwww love this list! And I sure hope I can get over my fear of bodily fluids when I'm a mom because right now I just can't handle anything puke related. My mom said I'll just get over it. Gosh I hope so :-P
Yep! Yep! and Yep! All of those. Great list! I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one that hides so I don't have to share my sweets sometimes.
This is such a good list. I totally relate. I was just telling my husband that tomorrow I want to sneak to Target "on the late night" (which means 9 pm) so I can go by myself and roam the store and I got SO excited about it, lol.
Yes, yes and more yes!!!!!!
this is hilarious and also slightly terrifying hahaha
This is the BEST list ever. I agree with every single thing on it! You're giving Buzzfeed a run for their money!!
Haha hiding to eat sweets is awesome. I know my mom used to hide peanut M&Ms on the top shelf in the kitchen but we would still steal them. I gave "Love you Forever" to my new mama friend - that quote is so sweet :)
i may be throwing myself under the bus here, but what about wiping boogers in random places when a tissue / garbage is nowhere in sight. like today...i wiped my daughter's booger on the inside of her pant leg. mom fail? no shame in my game.
Oh girl, so yes! Yes to all of it! I'm pretty sure I'm guilty of 99-100% of this. Kids really do change you.
LOVE IT!!! I can absolutely relate! lol :D Fun post, Amanda! ;)
Love it!! I have sadly hidden and eaten the last cupcake before. In my defense I have 3 kids it's only fair, bc it couldn't be split 3 ways lol. I also sat and watched Maleficent the other night even though the boys fell asleep about ten min into the movie. xo
I love this! So many truths!
Oh my gosh!!! If I were to write this, I think it would be exactly this. Sounds like our lives are very similar :)
This list was so true and funny! I cracked up at all the uses for wipes... I don't know how I ever lived without them!
I have no idea how I missed this post!! I can relate to everyone of these! Perfect list. Baby wipes are my new all purpose house cleaner. Apple juice on the floor or dust on the bookshelves- just grab a wipe. We make up a lot of songs in our house to get stuff done.
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