You might be a mom to several little ones if . . .

I've been getting a lot of looks lately (and comments) from strangers.  Now I know that they are unaware of our little miracles, but I sometimes think that I must have a sign on my forehead that says, "please comment!" I've joked with new mothers and told them that once you become pregnant that people think they are free to comment or give any advice they wish.  I'm fully aware that the advice givers may be just trying to help or they're just saying . .  but really you can't just say anything you wish and follow it with "bless your heart". Can you??? This is all in good humor of course.  I laugh most of the time when I recognize that bug-eyed look trying to figure out if all 3 are my children and how close they may be.  So, in good fun . .

YOU MIGHT BE A MOM TO SEVERAL LITTLE ONES IF  . . .

daily showers have become optional.

you sit down for supper and realize you're having your first sip of drink all day.

you know when someone looks at you and starts out with "you . . ." that they will be following that with "sure have your hands full!"

you have to buy clothes to go on vacation, because you only have "comfy" clothes in your closet.

having only one child on your lap equals a good bathroom experience. 

you feel like all you must do is cut nails of children.

you are routinely asked if you're done having children.

you feel like it's a bore to just have one or two children to care for at a time.

you have an assembly line setup for the kid's bathtime.

you aren't used to sitting down at meal time unless there is another adult present.

you have more children than arms.

you sing and dance while doing the dishes to keep the kids occupied until you finish or really any chores you do.

you wish you could get a money tree to grow as well as your dirty laundry pile.

the thought of your kids starting school leaves you feeling afraid of being lonely and bored. Homeschooling is sounding better and better!

you say phrases such as, "no no", "stay in your seat", and "say please" in your sleep.

your social calendar is full of only playdates.

it's cheaper to buy a cow instead of all of those gallons of milk.

your cordless phone is off the hook for 171 minutes everyday, because a child pressed the "talk" button unbenowkst to you.

you get excited because you  managed to make it all day without getting any bodily fluid on you.

toilet paper is regularly shredded on the floor of every bathroom in the house.

your kitchen floor is vacuumed atleast 5 times a day, once after every meal and snack.

you call gas a "tooty woot woot" and a rear end "hinney" because the normal words sounds filthy coming out of your toddler's mouth.

bologna is a food staple in your home.

you give your children vitamins daily, becuase you finally come to terms with the fact that you CAN'T make your children eat food they don't want . . . thus after cleaning up vomit after the last failed attempt.

your car cd player is full of children's songs AND you have no clue where your music may be.

you decide to just shower instead of taking a bath because it will take entirely too long to take all the bath toys, kids different shampoos and soaps, and baby bathtub out of your tub (and you really need a good washin' since you haven't done so in a couple of days!)

you find yourself singing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" in the car . . . and you're ALONE!

you know that baby wipes will clean ANY stain on ANYTHING.

you can shower, do hair and makeup, get kids dressed and fed (including feed the baby a bottle), and out the door in 30 minutes.

you have caught vomit in your hands.

you get a giftcard for your birthday and use it on your children.

you wake up during the night and take a moment to figure out WHICH child is crying!

you and your husband communicate by spelling words, and your childless friends have no clue what you're saying.

you have laughed at most of the above and definitely know I'm for REAL.

you feel like the most blessed woman alive to be able to spend every waking moment with the most precious, God given, blessings and couldn't imagine your life any other way.


Now, I'd love to hear your comments and input too. . .