What Motherhood Has Taught Me

With Mother’s Day on my mind (and I hope everyone else’s too), I compiled a list of things I’ve learned about motherhood…sometimes the hard way!

Motherhood has taught me:

No matter how cool I think I am, I’m really not
There’s no such thing as bedtime
Everyone else’s mom makes the “best” meals
Our house has the “worst” snacks
To apologize to my kids when I’ve screwed up
To be a better listener
To answer my kid’s questions creatively. i.e. “If the baby comes from the mommy’s stomach, how come it sometimes looks like the daddy?”
There’s no such thing as privacy, even when I tinkle
To let my kids be more independent with their school work
That my neurosis is for real
A little hug goes along way especially when they’re acting out (who knew?)
I can’t drink and parent at the same time – I’ve bought pets under the influence and have said yes to many should-be “nos”
Family vacations are priceless
Adult only vacations are necessary for my sanity
There is no need to make my children’s birthdays into national holidays (can’t stop, won’t stop)
Laughter and humor is the best medicine
I love being needed
The value of trust
To try and teach by example
In tense situations, silence is golden as it diffuses rather than fuels
I love my kids the mostest