It’s my first Monday back in a while, I’ve missed reading everyone’s lists! In honor of Mother’s Day Stasha has asked us to make a mom-centered list. No problem.
Top Ten Things Motherhood Gave Me
10. Stretch Marks - Lots of them. They’re gross.
9. Saggy Hooters - I nursed twins. Twice. I’ve heard that it’s not the nursing that makes them sag, it’s the milk coming in whether you nurse or not. I’m not sure I believe that, but it doesn’t matter because I wound up with tube socks. Gross.
8. An Excuse To Have Plastic Surgery - See #10 & #9
7. A Sense Of Humor - When you find poop on a light switch you can either laugh or cry. I promise, it’s better if you laugh.
6. A Reasonable Bedtime - Left to my own devices I would stay up late every night. Sadly, 5-year-olds get up at the butt crack of dawn no matter how late they stay up.
5. Friendships - Sometimes the only thread that draws two people together is their kids. Often, that’s enough.
4. Respect For My Mom - I was a fairly good kid. But even good kids can make you crazy. Sorry Mom!
3. Appreciation For Sports - I don’t mind watching sports, I just don’t care who wins. But, I think sports are important for kids. It teaches them lots of good stuff. More importantly – it wears them out.
2. Love For Current Pop Music - I find myself listening to Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj even when the kids aren’t in the car. It’s not good music, but it’s catchy.
1. Unconditional Love - For the four best people in the world.
What did having kids give you?
I sang the tune from Backyardigans all dy. my kid has not watched them in ages. We are brainwashed. I want to listen to Nicki Minaj too!! We missed you too!!!
I can sing the tune to EVERY kid show there is out there, I could have stored useful info in that part of my brain, instead I have this amazing gift..
Ok I thought I had cried enough yesterday…darn you Bridget don’t make me come up there and….oh wait that’s probably you’re evil little plan all along huh?
Love this you’re such a good momma!
While I thought I had a reason for plastic surgery before kids, having them and the after effects on my body certainly made plastic surgery a wish for the near future. Someday I won’t look like those tribal women from National Geographic!
Welcome back B!
Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj’s songs sure are catchy!
I am a little envious of #8.
Happy Mother’s Day to you friend.
Great list. Both real and sweet, just like parenthood.
Having twins twice, you are my hero, Mrs. Tube Socks. (-:
A reason to live, a big responsibility, love
Without kids I would probably never go to bed before midnight.
A ransacked house…but a loud, fun one. I’m so thankful for that — most days.
Welcome back!!! And your list rocks! And is so true
I better call my mom again and tell her how sorry I am for how I acted growing up! Maybe she’ll take that curse away, “someday you’ll have a kid that acts 10x worse than you ever did”
Yeah I don’t have kids yet, and the sagging boobs just scarred me. LOL
So I nodded at all 10 of those…well okay 9, cuz I only have 3 kids and I think they’re the best in MY world.
#10 and #9 cracked me up like crazy. Ha!
Great list…I especially agree with number 7 – a sense of humour it a MUST!!!
I’ve finally reclaimed my musical tastes from the land of Fisher Price and Wiggles! It feels awesome!
I use to want a 10 year band for that anniversary….now I tell hubby a tummy tuck would be the better gift that keeps on giving
Hurray you’re back. Love the pics, and your list ROFL Hope you had an amazing Mother’s Day.
Unconditional love would make the #1 spot if I made a similar list, fo sho. And I LOVE sports now for the same reason as you. My boys play baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, tennis…anything that will wear them out.
Haven’t reached the pop music bondage yet. We’re trying to brainwash them with Metallica before they overtake our iTunes library with Lady Gaga. Wish us luck. – Great list.
Awesome list. I totally have the stretch marks and the tube sock boobs too.
9. Saggy Hooters
HaaaHaaaaa. Xx
We’ll find out. It’ll be my Christmas present to myself. Yay saggy hooters!