Motherhood Quotes

Last Christmas a friend gave me a calendar that gives a 'You know you're a mom when...' quote every day. They have been lots of fun! Here are a few of my favorites:

"You know you're a mom when.... in your bathroom there is water all over the floor, a dog drinking out of the toilet, several action figures in the tub, and no towels."

"You know you're a mom when.... it annoys you that the child who can easily bypass "Parental Controls" on the computer can't figure out how to turn on the vacuum cleaner."

"You know you're a mom when.... It's the end of summer and you are super excited that school is about to start."

"You know you're a mom when.... You don't notice when you leave the house in mismatched shoes until you return home." **Sadly, this has happened..... not the best day.

"You know you're a mom when.... The back of your minivan (suburban) is a sea of french fries, crackers, dried-out baby wipes, various wrappers, and other unidentified substances."

"Motherhood is like Albania - you can't trust the description in the books, you have to go there." Marni Jackson

"You know you're a mom when.... You can't remember what you did before your children were born."

"Children seldom misquote you. They more often repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said." Mae Maloo

"You know you're a mom when.... An uninterrupted shower feels like a day at the spa."

"You know you're a mom when.... You get more excited about buying a new appliance than a piece of jewelry."
*** On this note - I am dying to get a food processor. I know, super lame, but it's at the top of my 'wish' list!

"You know you're a mom when.... Bribery has become a way of life."

"You know you're a mom when.... You've seriously considered driving a taxi for a living; after all, you do have the experience."
*** This quote is really for Jared. When Jared commented to Monica that he felt like her taxi driver - she told him she would make sure she bought him a hat.... it hasn't been his favorite comment.....

And my favorites:
"You know you're a mom when.... You find yourself praying for old age because the thought of a rest home seems oddly quiet and soothing."

"You know you're a mom when.... You contemplate running away and joining the circus - daily."

"You know you're a mom when.... you realize you've developed an appreciation for the simple things in life."

"You know you're a mom when.... You find humor in chaos, insanity, and hysteria; all the while thanking God for and loving every minute of it.