Because I’m a mom, I don’t always get to do the things that I want to do.
Because I’m a mom, I have to cancel plans due to sick kids. Or no babysitter. Or no school.
Because I’m a mom, I don’t always get to spend money frivolously on myself.
Because I’m a mom, life takes unexpected turns even when I’m trying to keep the steering wheel straight.
Because I’m a mom, I have to be numero 1 1/2 sometimes.
Because I’m a mom, I have to kill spiders and do laundry.
Because I’m a mom, I have to clean up bloody boo-boos, even though they gross me out.
Because I’m a mom, I have to wipe boogers and butts and clean vomit out of my hair.
Because I’m a mom, I’m always reminded when I need to get my roots done.
Because I’m a mom, I know my faults. I am constantly reminded of them.
Because I’m a mom, I have to miss social media events even though I was really, really looking forward to it.
Because I’m a mom, I know what true love is which makes all of this OK.
Just because I’m a mom, doesn’t mean I can’t have a little kid temper tantrum when any of it happens when I don’t want it to.
W-to the-ORD! I feel this all the way through.
.-= Restless Mama´s last blog ..Watching the big boys play four square. =-.
And because I am a mom, I really loved this. 🙂
Because I’m a dad, all of the above… except for the “getting my roots done” part. 😉
LOVE it!! I may have to post it over on my blog. It’s a great Thursday 13 even though it isn’t intended that way. 🙂
.-= Emily/Randomability´s last blog ..Thursday 13: names =-.
Oh I can SO relate to so much of this. I’d even add: Because I’m a mom, I’m always reevaluating my priorities, usually putting my needs at the bottom of the list.
.-= Jessica (@It’s my life…)´s last blog ..One stage at a time I’m acing Couch to 5K. =-.
oh Also along with the bloody boo boo’s, clean up puke too.
.-= Emily/Randomability´s last blog ..Thursday 13: names =-.
Because I am a mom I get my feelings hurt, my feet stepped on, my clothes covered in foreign substances…but I wouldn’t trade the job for any other.
.-= MusingsfromMe/Jill´s last blog ..What’s Your Shopping Style? =-.
Because I am a mom I have a reason to get up in the morning on the days it doesn’t seem worth it.
Because I’m a mom (of boys) I smell, hear and laugh at flatulence more than I ever though possible.
.-= Melissa Multitasking Mama´s last blog ..I want a map! =-.
Because I am a mom, I would like to have a wife to do all the things I am unwilling to do, but have to do…because I am also a wife.
Yes, I have the mom temper tantrum right around the time I realize I will not be going to the one concert I really care about.
.-= MomZombie´s last blog ..I am not a robot =-.
HOLLA.
You will get all your joy back when one of the kids eventually gives you grandkids…we are blessed with 2 and another one is due any day now!
.-= The Retired One´s last blog ..This and That: The last of winter (we hope!) =-.
Perfectly said!!!
.-= Jenn´s last blog ..KQC Flatiron review =-.
Because I’m a grandmother, I know there will come a time when you look back on all the boogers, bloody boo boos, laundry, missed opportunities and think… gawd, I miss those days.
Trust me on this.
.-= Joni Golden´s last blog ..Take Back the Night, April 23, 6 p.m. =-.
I’m feelin’ you. I just got home from the mall with two new pairs of shoes, a new necklace and new earrings…. all of it for my kids. NOTHING for me.
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Losin’ It =-.
Because I’m a mom, there are days I want nothing more than to snuggle with my kids all day and others that I want nothing more than to be left entirely alone. Unfortunately the latter seems to be on my mind lately:( whoever says parenting is easy is lying!
.-= Managed Chaos´s last blog ..The happiest place on Earth (and I’m not talking about Disney) =-.
Because I am a mom, I have to go to work today 🙁
Oh I can relate to this list!
.-= Jeanette´s last blog ..104/365 – Anticipation =-.
LOVE the list, M.
.-= Brenda´s last blog ..FlogYoBlog Friday #7 =-.
Very nice. =)
That pretty much covers it, but you said it so much better than the rest of us can! (Yeah, the barf thing is why I waited until I was 41 to have kids. I don’t do barf well.)
.-= Janet´s last blog ..Decompression =-.
Pretty much!
.-= TeacherMommy´s last blog ..The Older They Get, the Tougher Planning These Things Gets. What Was I Thinking??? =-.
Loved that post! Totally rang true and made me smile!
.-= JenniferG of Hip As I Wanna Be´s last blog ..Officially Training For The NYC Marathon…Help! =-.
As a dad, I can relate.
.-= Fred´s last blog ..Pregnancy Can Test Your Marriage If You’re Not Careful =-.
And because I am a mom, I want to print out this list and frame it.
Hugs and Mocha,
Stesha
Because I am a mom I have a blog and met you and you are my friend. I love this!