***I am not excluding moms who are moms because of marriage, adoption or anything else. We are all equally awesome and you guys may even be more awesome because you made a conscious decision to raise and love someone else's child unconditionally. To dads out there: you are up next!***
-We (moms) have the uncanny ability to sense in our sleep when one of our kids is running a fever, wide awake, wet the bed, in need of a diaper change, is too cold, and the list goes on.
-We (moms) have the uncanny ability to sense in our sleep when one of our kids is running a fever, wide awake, wet the bed, in need of a diaper change, is too cold, and the list goes on.
One night I awoke from a deep sleep and knew I needed to check on my kids. When I got to my oldest I found out why; he was running a fever. Score one for the mommy's!!
-We have a wide range of knowledge on things that don't necessarily interest us.
I can sing the theme songs to a wide variety of cartoons and have entire movies memorized. I am also fluent in basketball and football and have even been able to get through whole episodes of SportsCenter. I know which "it" toys to avoid for my kids, what cartoon channels have the most toy advertisements, when Netflix releases new episodes of my kids' favorite shows, and so much more.
-We don't take sick days.
I am rarely able to stay in bed when I am sick. My husband still has to work and my kids still need me, but the good news is, I have gotten good at not getting anyone else sick. ;)
-We don't take sick days.
I am rarely able to stay in bed when I am sick. My husband still has to work and my kids still need me, but the good news is, I have gotten good at not getting anyone else sick. ;)
-We wear many hats.
In one day I can be a maid, teacher, chef, accountant, mechanic, chauffeur, IT specialist, mediator, handy (wo)man, interior decorator, organization specialist, nurse, motivational speaker, and anything else that is needed. Some moms do all those things PLUS work.
-We recharge quickly.
It is easy to get overwhelmed when it feels like everyone in our lives needs something from us. The awesome thing about moms is that while we would love a whole day away sometimes, 45 minutes can make all the difference in the world.
-Sleep is optional.
Don't get me wrong, we LOVE sleep. My point is that we have this uncanny ability to function at 100% with little to no sleep. Moms can experience a night with very little sleep and still be the first one out of bed and get everything done, as if we had slept 12 hours, with a smile on our faces.
-We are selfless by nature.
Others always come first, whether it be our husbands, kids, relatives, friends, pets, a random person that needs hand me downs, anyone! I have met very few moms that don't put themselves last. While this is an endearing quality, it can also be one of our biggest faults. We get so tied into putting others first that we have a tendency to forget about ourselves. My husband gets so irritated with me sometimes because I have been known to refuse to buy myself new clothes for years to make sure my kids are taken care of. I don't do it to upset him, I do it because I love my family and it feels unnatural to put myself first.
-We cherish little moments.
While this isn't necessarily an instinct we have been given, it is something that we learn quickly. Babies are babies for a short time, then they are toddlers, and kids, and pre-teens, and teenagers and the next thing you know they are adults. (No, I do not have adult children, but I do know how time seems to speed up once you have kids). We take moments such as those sleepless nights and hold onto them. Not remembering how tired we were, but that our independent son or daughter decided that night that they needed mommy to rock them to sleep. Or the times that your child just wants you to sit on the couch with them or play hot wheels, movie night, blowing bubbles in the yard, swimming, making a birthday cake for their daddy, cutting out Christmas cookies, folding clothes together, story time, and every moment in between. These are the things we hold onto and thank God for when our babies want to walk into school alone or ask if they can wipe our kisses off. Time travel is impossible so we grasp onto our memories and wait patiently to make more.
-We know how to be frugal.
I don't know any moms that don't have a budget. We know how to make things stretch. All of the kids outgrew their clothes at the same time? No problem! Thrift store here we come! Let's not forget all the clothes we hold onto from our older kids. Hey, I knew I would need them again some day. We make grocery budgets stretch, we can be really creative with the food menu, and lets not forget how we can make cleaning supplies last for what seems like a lifetime. My mom is the master at this. She would make the craziest meals, but they were amazing, and I am pretty sure she still has the same container of Comet she had when I was 8.
-We know how to have fun.
Like I said, I don't know any moms that are not on a budget. So we have to find ways to entertain our kids, and it works! We can even make cleaning fun!
-We learn as we go.
I don't care what anyone says, no one is 100% prepared for the adventure that is motherhood. I have 3 kids and it was a new adventure every time. Why? Every child is different and their personalities are unique. My oldest wanted to be rocked to sleep every night, my daughter wanted me to just put her in her crib, and my baby is a combination of the 2, and it really depends on his mood. I was not prepared for ANY of them. But here is the amazing thing, God gave us instincts and we quickly learn to use them. I have learned so much in the 5 and a half years I have been a mom and I don't see that ever changing.
-We are happy to sacrifice our figures for our kids.
Yes we are eager to get our pre-baby figures back but I would rather have kids than look like I did when I was 18. I am sure every mom would agree with me. If I had to choose between looking like I did in high school or having kids, I would choose my kids every time. Moms endure rough pregnancies, hospital stays, sleepless nights, their figures and so much more just to be able to become a mother. Sizes change, body shape changes, and it takes way more than 6 weeks to get it all back to "normal."
-Our love is unconditional.
I consider this to be a God-given gift. We have the ability to love our children no matter what mess they are in. Some times that love is just supporting them in hard times, disciplining them or even letting go and allowing them to make their own decisions. None of it is easy, but it is our unconditional love that lets our children know that they can always get a mommy hug when they need it.
-We do it all for free.
This one speaks for itself. We get paid in hugs and kisses, smiles and cuddles and we wouldn't trade it for anything. Being a parent is a gift and we have learned to cherish it.
Special thanks to my husband, my friend Kristin and all my mommy friends for their help and inspiration with this. I love you guys! :)
-We cherish little moments.
While this isn't necessarily an instinct we have been given, it is something that we learn quickly. Babies are babies for a short time, then they are toddlers, and kids, and pre-teens, and teenagers and the next thing you know they are adults. (No, I do not have adult children, but I do know how time seems to speed up once you have kids). We take moments such as those sleepless nights and hold onto them. Not remembering how tired we were, but that our independent son or daughter decided that night that they needed mommy to rock them to sleep. Or the times that your child just wants you to sit on the couch with them or play hot wheels, movie night, blowing bubbles in the yard, swimming, making a birthday cake for their daddy, cutting out Christmas cookies, folding clothes together, story time, and every moment in between. These are the things we hold onto and thank God for when our babies want to walk into school alone or ask if they can wipe our kisses off. Time travel is impossible so we grasp onto our memories and wait patiently to make more.
-We know how to be frugal.
I don't know any moms that don't have a budget. We know how to make things stretch. All of the kids outgrew their clothes at the same time? No problem! Thrift store here we come! Let's not forget all the clothes we hold onto from our older kids. Hey, I knew I would need them again some day. We make grocery budgets stretch, we can be really creative with the food menu, and lets not forget how we can make cleaning supplies last for what seems like a lifetime. My mom is the master at this. She would make the craziest meals, but they were amazing, and I am pretty sure she still has the same container of Comet she had when I was 8.
-We know how to have fun.
Like I said, I don't know any moms that are not on a budget. So we have to find ways to entertain our kids, and it works! We can even make cleaning fun!
-We learn as we go.
I don't care what anyone says, no one is 100% prepared for the adventure that is motherhood. I have 3 kids and it was a new adventure every time. Why? Every child is different and their personalities are unique. My oldest wanted to be rocked to sleep every night, my daughter wanted me to just put her in her crib, and my baby is a combination of the 2, and it really depends on his mood. I was not prepared for ANY of them. But here is the amazing thing, God gave us instincts and we quickly learn to use them. I have learned so much in the 5 and a half years I have been a mom and I don't see that ever changing.
-We are happy to sacrifice our figures for our kids.
Yes we are eager to get our pre-baby figures back but I would rather have kids than look like I did when I was 18. I am sure every mom would agree with me. If I had to choose between looking like I did in high school or having kids, I would choose my kids every time. Moms endure rough pregnancies, hospital stays, sleepless nights, their figures and so much more just to be able to become a mother. Sizes change, body shape changes, and it takes way more than 6 weeks to get it all back to "normal."
-Our love is unconditional.
I consider this to be a God-given gift. We have the ability to love our children no matter what mess they are in. Some times that love is just supporting them in hard times, disciplining them or even letting go and allowing them to make their own decisions. None of it is easy, but it is our unconditional love that lets our children know that they can always get a mommy hug when they need it.
-We do it all for free.
This one speaks for itself. We get paid in hugs and kisses, smiles and cuddles and we wouldn't trade it for anything. Being a parent is a gift and we have learned to cherish it.
Special thanks to my husband, my friend Kristin and all my mommy friends for their help and inspiration with this. I love you guys! :)
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