The Mommy List

I've become that mommy. You know the one. That one. The one who other moms say, "She's such a mom."  Oh well. I don't care. No, scratch that. I DO care. I'm proud of who I am and I wear my mommy badge proudly. It's been a long road to be able to do my dream job, which in fact is being a SAHM (stay at home mom). Most people say that it's old fashioned or impossible or impractical. But, it's so natural to me. I tried to do the 9-5 thing, but my heart wasn't in it. I've wanted this dream job of mine since I was a little girl watching princess movies and stuffing balloons under my shirt. So yeah, it's been a long time coming, and no, I'm not old-fashioned or lazy. It's just natural for me and the perfect job.

Like any job, though, you have to get seasoned by the job before you feel like you really know what you're doing. So I've made a "bucket list" of sorts - the "You know you're a mom when...." list. If nothing else, it should be hilarious for you.

This is going to be a gross list. A funny list. A true list. One pet-peeve I had when I was pregnant was when other mothers would sugar coat things. I don't want the "dolled-up story"; I want the cold hard truth...because let's face it, the truth is pretty much the best thing out there. 

The "I know I'm a Mom when...." List
1. Eat something that has previously been semi-chewed by said baby (I mean, where else is that half-eaten cookie going to go when Baby decides that he no longer wants it....and you're in church?)
2. I no longer need to hold my breath during poop diaper changes
3. I hate bugs.... and will go out of my way to have someone else kill them. But when a bug is on Baby, I don't hesitate a second to touch bug and save Baby.
4. I do not feel that Baby is properly suited up for the sun until there is so much suncreen on him that he is pasty white
5. I don't really mind that the all-night buffet is Baby's favorite restaurant ... I like the cuddles
6. A shower is a luxury...
7. A lingering meal is a luxury...
8. I can carry in the groceries, Baby, and diaper bag all in one trip
9. I enjoy grocery shopping
10. but that laundry thing however....
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Oops, Baby's calling... guess that's all the Mommy time for today! :)