You know you’re a mother when…
…a simple hug melts your heart,
and makes you instantly forget
what a hard job mothering really is.
You know you’re a mother when…
…you insist that others take a nap because you are tired.
You know you’re a mother when…
…a friend asks if you’ve seen any good shows lately, and you respond, “Well, Sesame Street had a pretty good one yesterday…”
You know you’re a mother when…
…you have to check your birth certificate to remember your given name.
You know you’re a mother when…
…the most oft-repeated rule in your car is “Nobody breathe on anybody else.”
You know you’re a mother when…
…you wake up to two eyes staring at you just an inch away from your own.
You know you’re a mother when…
…the latest fashion means most recent set of clean clothing you changed into today after the baby spit up on you again.
You know you’re a mother when…
…“personal growth” means the extra weight you somehow put on despite the fact that you never have time to eat.
You know you’re a mother when…
…the centerpiece on your table is usually a bouquet of Dandelions.
You know you’re a mother when…
…you make sure that the servings on each plate at dinner appear to be exactly the same size, color and texture.