- You enthusiastically share “Cheers to the weekend!” on your social media and have grand plans in store.
- You treat yourself to a slice of chocolate cake, sitting down at the table to savor it like a true gourmet.
- You reach into your handbag and retrieve exactly what you’re looking for on the first attempt.
- You feel sorry for those who drive minivans.
- You blissfully sleep in past 7:30 AM on a Saturday morning.
- You can close the bathroom door and enjoy uninterrupted privacy during your visit.
- You can easily identify the mysterious stains on your jeans.
- And it actually bothers you when you do.
- You’ve never engaged in an enlightening conversation about bodily functions.
- You prefer your coffee piping hot and actually enjoy it that way.
- You don’t flinch or instinctively clench when you need to relieve yourself.
- You expect a grand celebration for your birthday.
- You’ve never scrubbed the house top to bottom armed only with a pack of baby wipes.
- You’ve kept up with your friends through meaningful phone conversations.
- A solo trip to the grocery store on a Saturday night feels sad.
- You get a paper cut and opt for a fun, colorful Band-Aid instead of a plain one.
- You assume that dried-up fruit on the floor is simply a raisin.
- The aim of your shower is to unwind, not just to get clean.
- Your radio is tuned to stations that play your favorite tunes.
- You take a sick day only when you’re genuinely unwell.
- You don’t hesitate to buy new outfits or accessories for yourself.
- You can leave Target with fewer than ten items.
- You return from vacations feeling recharged and refreshed.
- You express frustration at your mom wanting to see you all the time.
- You shake your head at other parents and think, “I’d never do that…”
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In summary, if you resonate with these points, you may find yourself in a different chapter of life. Parenting brings a unique set of experiences that often diverge from the carefree days of yore. Embracing the joy and chaos of motherhood is a journey like no other!