My friend Leilani at Soleil Selene recently shared what kind of mom she is in an post and encouraged her readers to do the same. I try not to judge other moms (although I’m certain I do but don’t say anything) and feel that parenting is a tough enough job without a lot of people nit picking or putting you down for choices you make about your own children. That being said, I find it interesting to even look at myself and what I value that others wouldn’t and vice versa.
Make your own list to share and be sure to link it up at Leilani’s What Kind Mom of Am I?
- whose 5 and 3 year old think soda (pop) is only for adults, much like beer and wine. They never drink it because the longer I think I can hold out on that, the better. (Although I have sneaked it into a punch or two.)
- who was horrified when a friend gave her 3 year old their own iPod Touch but now “get it” since I have my own. My boys have to be watched closely or they’ll sneak it and hide under the covers to play with it. It is a lifesaver on long trips or in a restaurant when they are starving and tired.
- whose husband complains about toys cluttering the house but he’s the one who can’t resist buying them even just a small toy at the store. I give him the “look”.
- whose boys don’t get a lot of candy and their treats are generally healthier or homemade baked goods (naughty but not so processed)
- who insists their boys are read to every night (except for special circumstances) and my hubby is happy to help share this task. (The boys love this time and it helps to get them ready to bed when they know we will be reading after.)
- who is embarrassed to admit she has “lost it” on her children and while never spanks, has screamed and almost thrown a tantrum herself in frustration (not my best moments)
- whose kids get milk with each meal , water in between and never juice more than once per day (and not every day either). There are always exceptions however with guests or when traveling.
- who picks her kids’ noses constantly because she can’t stand boogers or snotty noses.
- who wishes she was more crafty and would be more creative with her time with her boys
- who has become the crazed mom with the camera, trying to “capture the moment” and is rarely in pictures. This is even worse being a blogger.
- who is constantly wondering why the boys often don’t listen until she yells.
- who has been caught often on the phone with kids screaming in the background, even though the house isn’t typically like that.
- who is unorganized but is jealous of those that are
- who simply HAS to make a special birthday cake for her children
- who almost always shops ahead at the end of the season for kids clothing so she can buy new and still afford it
- who finds snuggling with both her boys a favorite pastime
- who refuses to buys super sugary cereals
- won’t let her boys watch Sponge Bob Squarepants but will let them watch superhero cartoons.
- that can’t stand potty talk or rude noises (like pretending to pass gas) but lets her boys do it as much as they want as long as they are in the bathroom
- that cringes when she notices a baby or child who smells like smoke or is filthy
- who is constantly giggling at the funny things her kids say and do
- who can’t seem to understand why her unmatched sock basket is always full of socks without pairs
- who can often be heard repeating things to her boys in a crazed voice because they are running late and can’t understand why it takes her boys so long to do anything “Warren, get your shoes on. Where are your shoes? Come over here. Stop climbing on your brother and get your shoes on. We have to go now. Put your shoes on!”
- who believes that you can’t kiss, hug or tell children you love them too often so she does. All day, every day.
Tiffany u says
Lol I have one of those sock baskets! I also managed to raise my kids to think pop is a special treat and even my teens still only get it once a day or every morning other day because its something Im reallyy firm about, so much so that other family members are shocked when my teens ask for permission for pop or sweets. My younger kids do too but most people expect that. I totally agree that it seems the male of our species isnt listening if I am not yelling lol.
I am happily a new subscriber who is glad to have found a blog with such a sensible mommy for me to read and I look forward to it!
Cat Davis - Food Family Finds says
It’s simply uncanny how we are so alike sometimes. I pretty much nodded in agreement with everything except for the sugar cereal. My kids just munched a bowl of Lucky Charms for breakfast, it’s one of those things I just say “whatever, at least they got fed this morning” … it’s not best time of day for cooking.
Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says
I can agree with everything but the sugary cereal and I let my boys watch SpongeBob. In fact Gavin LOVES SpongeBob. While I get he is mildly inappropriate at times I think my child knows what is okay and what is not. I don’t buy ahead anymore since once my oldest went through a growth spurt and completely skipped a size and I had tons of clothes I could no longer use.
Nicolle B. says
Loved reading this. I can relate in so many ways, especially with the soda. Once when one of my kids sneaked a sip, they didn’t like it. Thank goodness 🙂
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Love it! I go through the “shoe” thing everyday, sometimes twice!
Miranda K says
Oh is it wonderful that I am not the only one like this! I am a first time mom of a 21 month old daughter and I completely feel the same.
courtney says
how can you wish you were more crafty? you are one of the craftiest moms I know! you’re awesome!
Emilie says
You are so sweet! I can be creative but I’m not too crafty. I can’t sew and don’t even own a glue gun. So sad! 🙁
Jan Messali says
I am that mom, too. 🙂 I can identify with your comments… especially the giggling at funny things the kids say or do. That’ one of the best parts of parenting.
Great post!
Leilani says
You’re the mom I want to be more like. 🙂
I give the girls far too many sweets and juice throughout the day. And I should probably read to them more often.
Janet W. says
Haha, I love this! I must tell my grandson to put his shoes on a MILLION times!