Becoming a mom has turned my life into a series of endless questions. I find myself pondering my parenting methods, my core beliefs, and even the classification of syrup within food groups. I also wonder about my mental state, my personal hygiene, and how to ensure my kids are less bothersome in public. It feels like one giant, perplexing riddle.
Here are 25 additional questions I’ve found myself asking lately:
- Who are these little beings that refer to me as “Mom”?
- How many times can I watch that character mess up before I lose it?
- If I chuckle right now after hearing that swear word, will it become a regular part of her vocabulary?
- Is anyone else hearing the dog whining to go outside, or is it just me?
- How many tears can these pants take before I’m in trouble?
- How did I not realize how fit I was back at 22?
- Will I ever remember that dinner needs to be made every night?
- Am I alone in thinking that carrying a human inside your body is a bit like a scene from Alien?
- If I have tissues and gum on hand, does that officially make me a mom?
- My body parts will eventually return to their rightful places, right? Right?!
- Did I really believe my college life was challenging?
- How many days without a shower until I start resembling a hippie?
- If I try to speak with my mouth shut, will they catch me sneaking their Easter treats?
- If I search for myself online, will I find an embarrassing photo?
- How can they be so upset over a shirt while wearing their underwear backward?
- Does he think I’m buying his story with that eye twitch?
- Is adulthood just about realizing that sleep trumps everything else?
- Will she ever learn to speak in a way that actual humans can understand?
- How is it possible to feel too old for the Juniors section and too young for Women’s?
- How long can I wipe down the same counter before I feel like I’m going in circles?
- How much longer until My Fitness Pal knows I’m not being truthful?
- Are all kids this quirky?
- Does my mom really love me this much?
- If there’s a single sock on the stairs when I’m not home, does it really exist?
- If no one is touching me, do I even exist?
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In summary, being a mom is filled with questions that never seem to end. From pondering life before kids to navigating the chaos of parenting, it’s a wild ride full of surprises.