tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015084040259761401.post4031554897218291801..comments2023-05-21T05:28:00.503-05:00Comments on Nicole Baart: You know you're a mom if...Nicole Baarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126739050064302961noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015084040259761401.post-65761923927714509512010-11-23T11:25:26.052-06:002010-11-23T11:25:26.052-06:00...if you are willing to wipe your child's nos......if you are willing to wipe your child's nose off with your own finger, cuz if you don't have their germs by now, you aren't getting them. <br /><br />You made my day...and I want to share something on the "s" word. We had TWO "s" words: stupid and shutup (as I feel there are many more creative words to tell people to be quiet). So one day, when our five were all between the ages of 2 and 8 (yes, they are all that close)...my patience had died, my tolerance levels had capped and my ability to remain kind had ceased to exist long ago. We were in the car and they were all just being loud and whiney and altogether too much for my frayed nerves and I yelled out over the noise "would y'all just shut UP for a few minutes???". <br />Yes, the silence spread like melted butter and lasted for the next 20 minutes till we were home. I unbuckle them all from their carseats and set them free to run inside to Daddy...where they all begin to cry and rat me out "Sheeeee screamed the "s" word at uuuuusssss..."<br />Apologies ran deep that night, as I felt the need to kneel by each bed and ask forgiveness for "cursing" at them...all while trying to keep a straight face as they pondered before granting thier pardons.<br />Good times, good times.<br />:0) Happy Thanksgiving, Nicole, to you and yours!Binahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04012123935576820284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015084040259761401.post-58029827438798689182010-11-23T08:59:22.465-06:002010-11-23T08:59:22.465-06:00So funny, Becca! Thanks for sharing. :) I can real...So funny, Becca! Thanks for sharing. :) I can really relate to the mommy version of getting dressed up. I donned a dress for church a couple weeks ago and when my four-year-old saw me he got this look of pure awe on his face. "Wow, Mom," he said. "You're a princess." As you can tell, they don't often see me in a skirt!Nicole Baarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126739050064302961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015084040259761401.post-79034087964105406992010-11-22T23:32:01.806-06:002010-11-22T23:32:01.806-06:00you know you are a mom when...
PDO(those of you f...you know you are a mom when...<br /><br />PDO(those of you from NW Iowa will know what I am talking about)functions as your lip balm<br /><br />Your kids as you why you are dressed so pretty when you put on a pair of jeans and a sweater<br /><br />To avoid lots of crying, you have to sneak out the front door when leaving your house for a 10 minute grocery run. <br /><br />I am feeling really out of the loop, because I know nothing about the hot dog dance. However, I would challenge any one of you to a game of "Name that Laurie Berkner Tune". <br /><br />Love, love this post Nicole!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00647774895828748789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015084040259761401.post-89235200212626135812010-11-22T20:57:19.000-06:002010-11-22T20:57:19.000-06:00I'm so glad you all know the hot dog dance! Th...I'm so glad you all know the hot dog dance! There were five of us in front of the TV this morning dancing our hearts out. You really should see my son--he can groove!<br /><br />Tracy, I can't agree more. I HATE it when my kids are sick. I'm often in more pain than they are--and it's purely emotional.<br /><br />Monika, not only do I use my parenting vocabulary, I often mimic the "mommy tone" so that I end up talking to my husband like he's three. Poor guy.<br /><br />Nikolyn, a play date would be great! My calendar is pretty open--and so is his. ;)Nicole Baarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126739050064302961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015084040259761401.post-3582160254238076992010-11-22T20:46:49.201-06:002010-11-22T20:46:49.201-06:00yes, yes and yes! I savor a shower even if its at...yes, yes and yes! I savor a shower even if its at 10pm...and my kids bedtime stories always come before whatever I want to do...and I would walk through fire for my kids.<br /><br />Jeremiah really wants a play date with your son...we should synch our planners. :)Nikolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06337932705367584572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015084040259761401.post-30537730661765804352010-11-22T16:55:05.856-06:002010-11-22T16:55:05.856-06:00Ah, the Hot Dog Dance... :)
I'd say you know ...Ah, the Hot Dog Dance... :)<br /><br />I'd say you know your a mom when you use your "parenting" vocabulary when you're out with adults without even thinking (eg "Excuse me, I just have to go potty.")<br /><br />Also you know your a mom when you've seen your child's favourite movie so often you know all the dialogue and can practically act out the whole thing by yourself.Monikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14421105215756754584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015084040259761401.post-89381983333403869872010-11-22T13:25:54.082-06:002010-11-22T13:25:54.082-06:00First of all, the hot dog dance is the reason why ...First of all, the hot dog dance is the reason why we had a Mickey-themed birthday party for my son :-) And yes, we served hot dogs!<br /><br />I would say you know you're a mother if when your children are sick, you would gladly take all their symptoms and pain yourself just so they wouldn't have to be so miserable.<br /><br />Also, you know you're a mother if you find yourself singing the theme to "Super Why" on your commute to work...or telling your son, "Be a good little monkey" (we're big Curious George fans at our house).<br /><br />-TracyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039151021509946955noreply@blogger.com