These mom-fessional (mom confessional) moments are real, my friends. Here are
just a few things are do on almost a daily basis to keep me somewhat sane:
+ I throw out artwork like it’s my job. Unless it’s really
good, then I keep it… sometimes. But seriously, when your six year old loves
art and comes home with 7 scraps of paper from her Montessori— it almost
instantly goes in the recycling.
+ Regifting my kids presents that are not used, they’re too
old for etc. is not below me.
+ If perchance my kids go in the backyard for a little while
and I forget to slather them with sunscreen, I tell myself they need the
Vitamin D in this Canadian climate
+ I don’t entertain my kids all the time. Call it laziness
on my part but I think it’s okay for them to be a little bored. They get very
creative.
+ I use my mom voice ( and empty threats) almost every-single-morning to get us out the
door somewhat on time.
+ Evening park time is not my favourite. I’m soooo tired by
the time evening rolls around so if D
does it, I stay home and clean up, blog
or just put away stuff. Same for bath. If he would do it every day, I
would be soooo happy.
+ Bribery is a
parenting tool in this house. I use it often and salaciously
+ When D is out, working late, at a conference , I put my
girls to bed quite a bit earlier.
Sometimes it’s daylight, sometimes it’s not.
+ I'm a pretty clean person but my car since having kids looks like a bomb of paper, beanie boos and shoes have exploded in it.
+ I'm a pretty clean person but my car since having kids looks like a bomb of paper, beanie boos and shoes have exploded in it.
+ My kids have a candy box that’s not in their reach for
some occasional treats. When there’s
chocolate in there, I often partake.
(And if you're looking for a true momfessional moment, that involves a baby, a bare bottom and a carpet, you have to read this post from a few years ago)
And there you have it. What are your mom confessions?
Linking up with Andrea
Hahah I hear you on the hating the park and letting them be bored!!
ReplyDeleteRegifting. Yes! I have given a number of baby shower gifts to new mommies :)
ReplyDeleteIt's the thought that counts!!!
OMG, the park!! I know, right? My husband is always suggesting that we go to the park either right before supper or after supper, and I am not into it. He reminds me that the park is not for me. I am always trying to get out of it too.
ReplyDeleteIm an art recycler/ gift recycler too! Oh the shame ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm totally guilty of stealing their candy! :) Thanks so much for linking up!
ReplyDeleteI'm the same with the park and bath time at night. I avoid it whenever possible!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHaha I love this and can so relate to these!
ReplyDeleteHehe! We have an up high candy box to.... I think I ate all the good stuff. Everytime I decide to throw away artwork my girls catch me and then start crying #fail. I love these posts.
ReplyDeleteOmg, I can totally relate to soooo many on your list! I guess I'm a momfessional too :)
ReplyDeleteThis is hilarious!! I suspect I would be so similar when Im a mum. Hidden chocolate treats for kids are for mums didn't you know?
ReplyDeleteThis was adorable! We all have thongs like that we do lol.
ReplyDeleteThat is what being a great mom is all about, silly unforgettable moments.
ReplyDeleteLove all these! Empty threats/bribery - isn't that what parenthood's all about? ;) And I totally agree about letting kids entertain themselves. It's good for them!
ReplyDeleteLove these! I do a lot of these with my littles at work!
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