So, the other day, I was scrolling through my phone and came across a photo I snapped a few weeks ago. It’s a picture of a toothbrush… smeared with poop… and a half-eaten corn kernel stuck right in the bristles. Why? Because my little three-year-old decided that toilet paper just wouldn’t cut it. Ah, the joys of parenting!
The funny part? When I look at that picture, I can’t help but roll my eyes. It’s just another day in the life of a mom, right? But when I share it with my friends who don’t have kids, their reactions are priceless—think wide eyes, gasps, and a chorus of “OMG, what is that?!”
This incident is just one of the many things that sets moms apart from other women. So, for your enjoyment, here are a few more things that make moms… well, moms!
- You can tackle anything—responding to emails, using the bathroom, painting your nails, or whipping up dinner—while someone clings to your leg. Sure, it might take longer, but you get it done… eventually.
- When you finally snag a moment to yourself, you have a mini panic attack, wondering if you forgot your child somewhere.
- Your handbag is more like a treasure chest of your kids’ stuff than your own belongings.
- In the quiet moments, your first thought isn’t about how peaceful it is, but rather, “What chaos are they causing?”
- You discover poop in places that would shock anyone without kids—like bathtubs, pillows, and yes, even toothbrushes.
- You enjoy a night out with the girls but are home by 10 PM—either sober or just slightly tipsy—because your kids will still wake up at dawn, demanding breakfast.
- You can’t recall where you parked at the grocery store, yet your mind is a flawless encyclopedia of your kids’ ever-changing food preferences.
- When you see the baby gnawing on his brother’s clean underwear, you just let him be because, hey, at least he’s quiet.
- You’d never treat yourself to fancy bath items, but your kids have a mountain of bath toys and bubble baths.
- You consider it a win if you manage to shave your legs up to your knees during a shower.
- Your meals have transitioned from gourmet (“Look, it’s veal medallions!”) to kid favorites (“We’re having chicken nuggets and mac & cheese. Again.”).
- You find yourself brainstorming new threats to get your kids to behave because you’ve exhausted the old ones.
- You can identify a “something’s wrong” cry from a “I can’t fit these Legos together” cry from another room.
- You can figure out your child’s whines—whether he’s tired, hungry, or his underwear is annoying him—without missing a beat.
- You like to think style is why you buy shoes, but deep down, you know comfort is the real reason.
- Questions about anatomy? No problem! You answer them like a pro without skipping a beat.
- To keep your sanity intact, you steer your kids toward the children’s shows you can tolerate and away from the ones that drive you crazy (looking at you, Caillou).
- You feel a little defeated when your kids start wanting to watch whatever their friends are into, which you find unbearable.
- You can respond to almost any question while half-listening, but never confirm “Right, Mom?” without making sure you know what you’re agreeing to.
- You know exactly which pregnancy gave you each stretch mark, and you can point them out with pride.
- You have zero qualms about using the bathroom or showering with the door wide open, but you need total privacy when it’s time to wax—because that’s just a conversation no one wants to have at school.
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In summary, being a mom is a wild ride filled with unique experiences that only those in the trenches can truly understand. From unexpected messes to the joy of parenting, the journey is anything but ordinary.