I've been wanting to compile this list a few times, but here it goes. Most of these are ones that come from the real experience of me and my friends. Dads . .. this is for you, too.
* Your facebook status is actually your child's potty training status "Johnny pooped in the potty today and only had two accidents!" (Bonus points if you've actually posted pictures of said poop)
* You wake up in a panic at 5am and realize you're out of milk so you get dressed and go to the grocery store at 5:30 so there's milk in the fridge by the time the kiddos wake up
* You're getting ready to head home from work at 5pm and realize, that eventhough you haven't seen your child in 9 hours, there is spit up and snot on your shoulder----meaning you've worn your "mom badge" all day.
* It's your birthday and when your mom asks what you'd like your answer is "SLEEP"
* When Grandma watches your child over night, leaving you and your husband alone for 12+ hours, you change into your jammies and fall asleep before 9pm
* You vaguely remember a time in your life when your alarm clock wasn't the sound of a child saying "Mommy, Mommy . . ."
* You consider buying stock in Band-Aid because you use so many covering up "prentend owies" on your 3 year old that you might as well try and profit from the company's success
* You look at your toddler who has the unfortunate combination of being both clumsy and fearless and pray each day "Lord, keep her safe because I really don't want to have to make a trip to the ER today and explain why my 1yo was leaping off the end table, over the arm of the couch and ended up hitting the tile floor instead of the couch"
* You're not entirely sure of the last time you went to the bathroom, got dressed, or took a shower without constant interruption from your toddler(s)
* You weigh less than you did before having kids because you don't have time to eat and when you actually DO find time to grab something, your children end up mooching half of it from you. (I know from experience eating during nap time doesn't work because my kids seem to be able to sense when I'm about to eat and they myseteriously wake up hungry at that moment)
* You are THRILLED when you have the rare opportunity to go grocery shopping by yourself!
What are some of your "You know you're a mom when . . . . " statements?
When you realize after you have been out all day that you have a used *pretend boo boo* bandaid stuck to your pants.
ReplyDeletelove the sleep one :)
xoxo
I know about the sleep one because that's exactly what I asked for in 2009! My daughter was 9mo old and still waking up 2-3x/night! My son was 2.5 and still woke up, too so there were nights I was waking up 4x and I was TIRED! My mom took my kids for the evening and all I did was SLEEP :)
ReplyDeleteWhen you wonder why your purse weighs 10lbs and there is no room for your wallet only to realize you are carrying half a toybox, snacks and wipes in there.
ReplyDeleteWhen you find yourself referring to yourself as "Mommy" in the 3rd person ("Excuse Mommy", "Can Mommy have it?") when you are talking to other adults.
ReplyDeleteWhen you can't fall asleep without the sound of the ocean b/c of your daughter's sound machine constantly coming through the monitor.
I love the sleep one--that was my answer for our anniversary, too!
...you haven't gone to the bathroom by yourself in 5 years.
ReplyDelete(And not necessarily that they are in there with you--although that was often my experience--but that they are right outside the door asking for something or telling on someone.) Got to say one of the best perks of kiddos heading off to school is being able to take a shower and go potty in peace. :)
Sara, I totally relate, which is why that was one of mine. I can't even shut the door to our second bathroom (the only one other than the master) because my son's stool is in the way.
ReplyDeleteLOL at the private time. So true!!
ReplyDeleteHow about when you finally find time to take a hot bubble bath, your bubbles are by J&J and your laying in the tub playing with a shark that squirts water. LOL.
Ah yes, I relate to a lot of these! Especially #1. :-D
ReplyDeleteYou know you're a mom of more than one when you see someone with one kid and think how EASY their life must be!
What's wrong with posting poop pics?
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