Oh Yes, I am THAT Mom

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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?

I’m the mom…

• 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.