This past weekend I kept doing things that helped me realize just how different my life is now that I am a mom. I thought it would be fun to hear from some of you about things that are different in your life now that you’re a mom (besides the obvious like the fact that you are 100% responsible for another human being).
You know you’re a mom when…
- You almost put formula in your protein shake. Hey…it’s powder with a scooper in it!
- By 9:30am on Sunday you have already done your workout, given your baby a bottle, gone to the grocery store and fed your baby breakfast. You, however, have not eaten, showered or brushed your teeth.
- You make up songs all day long, whether you’re with your baby or not.
- You know who Sophie is.
(Can you believe how small CJ was in this picture? I can’t.)
- Talking about poop is second nature.
- Sleeping in is 7:00am.
- Nap time doesn’t mean you are the one sleeping. It means you get sh&$ done. (Unless nap time is also snuggle time that day.)
- The front of your grocery cart is no longer for eggs.
- You go out to ‘dinner’ at 4:00pm.
Moms…what else? 🙂
You know you’re a mom when you Cheerios in your purse, car, shoe, etc. Those things hide everywhere!
HAHA! They really do..I find them in the wash…along with pieces of veggies and mac and cheese. 😉
I am sure I have said this before but I love his Bruins jersey.
I love the early dinner now, waiting for a table makes me grumpy…and tired haha.
Thanks – his daddy got it for him. He got him a Bruins hat too the other day. We don’t even watch hockey. LOL
I also go out to dinner at 4:30pm. And since I’m not a mom, that just makes me an old lady 🙂
Such a funny, but endearing post. It makes me excited to be a mom someday (except the 7am part).
It’s okay…we used to go out early too by choice. But now we have to by necessity. It’s more of a oh crap hurry up and get out the door because it’s already 4:30 and if we don’t leave now we will have a mad man on our hands. You’ll get used to the early rise times. I am excited for you to be a mom too. 🙂
You know you’re a mom when, after you get everyone’s plates made up, their meet cut, and their drinks poured, you finally get to sit down to eat a cold meal. Then when you go out-to-eat kidless, your food arrives, you take a bite and burn your mouth.
LOL…that is hilarious…said as I sip my cold coffee. 😉
This is hilarious. I would add that you know you’re a mom when poop and vomit no longer makes you flinch, your conversations revolve around about bowel movements, you’re constantly talking to yourself, you listen to kids music even your kids are not around…I could go on.
HAHA…I’m sure you could go on and on. 🙂 My friend who does not have children yet is so worried she won’t be able to change diapers bc she’ll be grossed out. I always tell her she’ll get over it pretty darn quick.
You find yourself with Yo Gabba Gabba songs stuck in your head…
HAHA….we aren’t there yet, but I’m sure we will be. 😉
We go out to dinner all the time at 5- haha! Such a true list 🙂
When CJ was little he would just sleep so it didn’t matter, but now we have to plan to get there by 5 or so or else he gets crazy towards the end. 🙂
You know your a mom when you tell adults you have to go potty! You know your a mon when every shirt of yours has stains from spit up! 🙂 cute post!
HA – just your shirts? How about your shirts, your couch, your rugs…etc. 😉
I’ll one-up yours — when you think 6:00am is sleeping in!
Also – when you dress your child in perfectly cute and coordinated outfits while you wear yoga pants and tshirts every day.
LOL…I usually am up at 5:00 to work out, but sleeping in for us is 6:30 or 7:00. Once in awhile we have been lucky and he’ll sleep in bed with us a little later. 😉 Good point about the clothing. CJ is dressed WAY better than I am.
Haha, yes this is so in line with my post today! I’d also add:
-sniffing your child’s butt 15 times a day to check for poo is completely normal
-shopping at the baby Gap before venturing into the adult Gap
-cherishing every sip of beer/wine/vodka because you can’t down 8 of them like you used to
-consider getting a pixie cut like every other 5 minutes because a) blow drying takes too long, b) your child loves to grab your current split ends, and c) Michelle Williams looks cute with one, and she’s a mom, right?
HAHAHAHA….I even sniff in public, but try to do so conspicuously. 😉 And boy are you right about the alcohol. I do love me some red wine though, and probably drink more often now …just in much smaller doses.
Love these! Too funny! I’m having those realizations at the opposite end: I sit down and write my girlfriends long emails or knit on the couch for an hour and realize that these are all limited time offers when the baby countdown is on! But I’m glad I have so much to look forward to 🙂
Jaya – you know what I love about you? That you are soaking it all in during your pregnancy. You realize all of the wonderful things you get to do now…but are excited about all of the wonderful things you have to look forward to in the future as well!
Good post!
Here are a few more:
– you are exhausted from being woken up every 45 minutes the night before but the next day you still smile vibrantly at the little weasel who woke you (me right now!!!)
– life revolves around naptime
– you’re always peeing w/an audience
– lunch consists of a string cheese & a protein bar WAY too frequently!
– a cuddle from your kid can make your heart melt and time stand still
Love your additions!!! YES…life completely revolves around naptime, and feeding times (especially in the beginning). My husband and I were just talking about peeing w/ an audience. I bring him in with me all the time and my husband had never done that until yesterday!
The egg/cart thing made me crack up – so true! If I had to add anything, it would be that poopy finger is no big deal now. Soap and water cures all!
My poor kid…when he was in the infant seat I would just surround him w/ groceries so all I could see was his face. Now he sits up front. 🙂
When you answer Why? with Because! a hundred time a day
You find yourself sounding like your mom (“What part of no don’t you understand??”)
You get excited about the new Disney Jr. channel (umm and you have a preference for Disney Jr ove Nick Jr).
I know you aren’t here yet — but I’m sure you will be here someday soon!
HAHA…you’re right…I’m not there yet, but I know I will be. I have already started the “no” thing, but he can’t fight back yet. Just look at me and cry… “why can’t I climb up on the wine rack, mom?” 🙂
Love it – so cute, love the pics and your humor…formula vs. protein powder!
Humor? Maybe…but it really did almost happen the other day. 😉
The laundry never ends!
That’s for sure!!!
Oh my gosh that full head of blonde hair! Adorable!
You know you’re a mom when you didn’t sleep alllll night but you still hop out of bed at an absurd hour and get the energy to laugh and smile & entertain your baby. You can crash later (riiiight).
Thank you! He’s got a bit of a hockey mullet. 😉 HAHA…I know or after a huge crying fit for hours they can still make you laugh again once they are calmed down and smiling. Can’t stay mad!!
going out to dinner at 4 pm is my personally fav, oh and sophie 🙂
talk about nipple pain, leaking breasts, food in your hair and all over your clothes…as well as spit up
I actually love going out early…no crowds and fully digested before my early bedtime of 9pm. 🙂 Ah yes…and the spit up. Sigh.