I didn't realize how very much I have changed since becoming your Mom! The changes are numerous and most of them are small but there are a couple that really caught me by surprise. Either way, I love you and I love me and life has been better than I ever could have imagined since you joined us.
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Hello readers! Sorry for the lack of Payday Friday. Things have been a little chaotic since I got home from my visit with my Mom. So, I'm hoarding my favorite product until this coming Friday and today I'm going to review all of the lovely(?) ways that my son has changed me as a person. I was thinking about this list a couple of days ago when a friend of mine mentioned that I seemed "calmer" now that Liam is here. I stared at her in bald-faced shock because I truly feel like I have been flying by the seat of my pants for the last year. 2011 was the year of me learning that, no matter how valiantly I may try, there are certain things I just do not have control over. This has left me wondering who the hell DOES have control over said things but...we'll discuss that on a different day. Today, is about my list. Hopefully other Mommies can agree with some of it but, if not, I'm okay with my new insanity. ;)
The Top 25 Reasons That I Know I'm A Mother
1) My new accessories consist of boogers, spit up and drool.
2) Liam starts to throw up and I hold out my hands to catch it because, usually, I'm no where near a burp cloth. Then I hold a crying Liam, getting puke in my hair and all over my clothes but, in the end, that's the least of my concerns. Gross, yes, but not until I think about it later.
3) Going grocery shopping alone is now considered "getting some ME time".
4) My six month old son has more clothes than I do.
5) I pick Liam's boogers and it's no big deal...to me anyway.
6) Okay, I admit it, I actually enjoy driving the Mommy Mobile!
7) I know a million and a half things to clean with baby wipes.
8) I feel the need to stick a binky in the mouth of anyone that's whining...anyone.
9) I can go from wanting to rip my hair out with frustration to crying over baby pictures in 2.5 seconds.
10) Through sheer force of will, I can put off needing to pee for up to 12 hours.
11) "What kind of poop was it?" will ALWAYS turns into an hour long conversation that can involve laughing, crying, and sighs of frustration.
12) It is now 100% normal to find binkies, burp cloths, teething toys, and bottles in my purse. Even during Sean's days with Liam.
13) I have resigned myself to the fact that, for now, uninterrupted nap time excites me more than uninterrupted sexy time. (This would bother me more if I knew that Sean felt differently...but, for now, we both REALLY enjoy our naps)
14) Sneeze pee.
2) Liam starts to throw up and I hold out my hands to catch it because, usually, I'm no where near a burp cloth. Then I hold a crying Liam, getting puke in my hair and all over my clothes but, in the end, that's the least of my concerns. Gross, yes, but not until I think about it later.
3) Going grocery shopping alone is now considered "getting some ME time".
4) My six month old son has more clothes than I do.
5) I pick Liam's boogers and it's no big deal...to me anyway.
6) Okay, I admit it, I actually enjoy driving the Mommy Mobile!
7) I know a million and a half things to clean with baby wipes.
8) I feel the need to stick a binky in the mouth of anyone that's whining...anyone.
9) I can go from wanting to rip my hair out with frustration to crying over baby pictures in 2.5 seconds.
10) Through sheer force of will, I can put off needing to pee for up to 12 hours.
11) "What kind of poop was it?" will ALWAYS turns into an hour long conversation that can involve laughing, crying, and sighs of frustration.
12) It is now 100% normal to find binkies, burp cloths, teething toys, and bottles in my purse. Even during Sean's days with Liam.
13) I have resigned myself to the fact that, for now, uninterrupted nap time excites me more than uninterrupted sexy time. (This would bother me more if I knew that Sean felt differently...but, for now, we both REALLY enjoy our naps)
14) Sneeze pee.
15) The last thing I do on a vacation is relax.
16) I have learned and mastered the intricate dance that is "Avoiding the Bouncer/Mat/Toys/Excersaucer/Play Arches/Animals/Rogue Bottles/Binkies that are on my living room floor".
17) I know what the "About to Puke Face" looks like...and it's not because of too many nights partying.
18) I enjoy seeing people's baby pictures now...when the hell did that happen?
19) Instead of getting angry and exasperated with parents when their child is having an epic meltdown a couple of isles over, I just feel so so so bad for them.
20) I LOOOOOOOVE shopping for baby food! I have NEVER been so excited for mushed up vegetables, fruits, and meats.
21) My body doesn't know how to sleep passed 630am anymore. That's IF I make it that long.
22) I know the complete and overwhelming joy that the simple phrase "Sleeping Through the Night" brings.
23) I don't know how to relax without the little fussing/talking/burping/pooping sounds that Liam makes all day.
24) Everything in my home has a fine layer of drool coating it. Even if you can't see it, it's there.
25) Last but not least, I wake up, go through my day, and go to bed with a feeling of being whole. Never felt anything quite like it. Don't know how I'd ever live without it.
22) I know the complete and overwhelming joy that the simple phrase "Sleeping Through the Night" brings.
23) I don't know how to relax without the little fussing/talking/burping/pooping sounds that Liam makes all day.
24) Everything in my home has a fine layer of drool coating it. Even if you can't see it, it's there.
25) Last but not least, I wake up, go through my day, and go to bed with a feeling of being whole. Never felt anything quite like it. Don't know how I'd ever live without it.
So there you have it folks: My Top 25 Reasons That I Know I'm A Mom! Is there anything you'd add to my list??? If you had to make a list what would it be for?
Anywho, I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! I spend it working. Blah. For the next two weeks I will be soaking up every second that I have with my tiny family because, as of March 11th, it's back to full time work for me. So nervous and excited! One day soon I'll do a blow-by-blow of what I do at work all day!
Liam had an amazing day with Daddy yesterday so I'm crossing my fingers and hoping that he decides to give me a good day today! I hope everyone enjoys their Monday! :D
Love the list. I would steal every single one of those for my own list, because they're all so true!! Why the heck is baby food exciting and poop, drool, vomit? Totally on it, doggonit. If it doesn't smell, something's not right. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love your list.....I am especially attuned to #25...its so nice that you understand it now....
ReplyDeleteI love number 8, that is great!
As for number 16...lets throw a few LEGOS in there for some extra "dancing" excitement!
Luv u
Bumba