You know you're a mommy if...
*your fantasy involves you getting 3 consecutive hours of sleep
*a "good night's rest" would involve 4 hours of sleep
*you have been awake for every hour that is on the clock. (who knew 3am was a real time?)
*you still love someone who has puked down your shirt, poop on your hand, and peed on your carpet... all in one day
*you think all of the above digestive functions are part of normal conversation
*you have at least one roll of toilet paper unraveled at your house (I currently have three)
*you have showered at midnight because, well, you're up and let's face it... it's been a while
*you tell your spouse "you're a thinker, and a solver, worker-through-er" (and you know what that's from)
*you have guilt for what you should do but aren't, want to do but can't, shouldn't do but do, and anything in between
*it feels like your vocabulary (and seemingly your mental function and capacity) has been reduced to what it was in Kindergarten (why is that?)
*you'd give almost anything for someone to tell you to take a nap or even to go to time-out
*you know the real reason babies are cute
*you hardly bat an eye when you get out of the shower and discover your two year old wanted to "make it rain on the castle".... with a whole jar of green glitter
You also know you're a mommy if...
*you KNOW the cutest kids in the world live in your house and would challenge anyone who said otherwise
*consequently, you have taken about a bazillion pictures
*you've been present for the most heavenly sound in all the world - your baby's coos and laughter
*your toddler's laughter gives you the giggles and makes you laugh out loud
*one of the happiest days of your life was hearing your two year old clearly say,"I love you, Mama."
*you can stare at a baby's face for hours
*you know little is more calming and peaceful than holding a sleeping baby
*your day seems empty if you're away from your children for more than a few hours
*you are fanatically proud of someone else's accomplishments
*you've had a your two-year old wipe tears off your face and say, "don't cry Mama." (This of course makes you cry more, for better reasons.)
*you know that because children live there your home is a better place
*you have the best (most demanding, versatile, and important) job in the whole world.
(What would you add to the list?)
10 years ago
4 comments:
You leap for joy at the sight of two pink lines, even thought you konw it means you'll spend the next three months puking ...
Nice list. And yes, we know where "you're a thinker, etc comes from. Thanks for making us giggle. We've experienced everything on that list. Mandy said, after a baby was born she realized she was rocking back and forth even when the baby wasn't in her arms. Definitely a mom moment.
Sal was rolling on the ground after reading this post. He is the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse watcher in our house. :)
Being a mom has some definite ups and some definite downs. It's hard to explain that to people who don't have children...
Sal "rocks" his baby all the time. We'll be in line at the grocery store and he is rocking into me. But Nicholas is in the cart! Sooooo funny!!
Yes, I do think that my kid's body functions are something everyone wants to talk about. I'm sure the people at work are totally tired of it by now. Potty training is the worst!
What marvelous way to describe the most difficult of professions. You are a wonderful mom! And I agree that yours are the most beautiful of little girls!!
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