You've replaced "the outfit" with "the yoga pants"
I've heard it said, "The problem with stretchy pants is you can gain twenty pounds and not notice"
Problem? I say miracle!
You've made friends with the ants- at least SOMEONE will clean up around here!
Your yard is littered with designer plastic toys.
Your sink is CONSTANTLY bursting with grimy dishes.
In the words of a dear friend, "We're like a family of locusts consuming everything in sight."
At least locusts don't leave behind dirty dishes.
In the words of a dear friend, "We're like a family of locusts consuming everything in sight."
At least locusts don't leave behind dirty dishes.
Where's my miracle of the seagulls?
The novel has replaced the "single with no responsibilities or attachments" feeling.
You can't get "The Wheels on the Bus" out of your head.
You ate Kraft Mac n Cheese for lunch and enjoyed it.
You recognize that every mess is one baby step closer to independence.
Both liberating and heartbreaking at the same time.
You get to hear face squishingly adorable things like, "Mommy? When we fly in the airplane to Utah, can we get my purple balloon?"
(Yes, the loss of the purple balloon was a tragedy in our house)
You've honestly forgotten how to converse with adults.
Chocolate has become a survival technique.
You are touched (you cry like a baby) from movies, TV commercials, school programs, t-ball games, family trips, primary programs, and everyday regular moments because "beautiful" and "touching" have taken on a whole new meaning.
You drive a MINI VAN- nuff said.
You can't see your couch due to the piles of laundry.
Your fridge is cluttered with priceless treasures.
Your pantry is stuffed with high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and (gasp) partially hydrogenated oils.
Your beautiful children have encrusted bogies all over their faces and you ... wait a minute ... NOPE- don't care.
The only time you get "all dolled up" is for church.
You would go through months and even years of trying to get pregnant, just to endure nine months of semi-torture and excruciating labor and all night cry fests and engorgement and temper tantrums AGAIN.
Because yes, it's SO worth it.
So come on in, get comfortable (move the laundry out of the way first), and laugh with us.
9 comments:
Oh, that just made my day! So true!! Thanks for the laugh.:)
LOVE it! It is sooo true--I have a stack of laundry waiting for me right now! :) You have such a great sense of humor. The pics are darling too. I always get a kick out of your posts.
You said it all! :) I love the pics.
I told Bry to call you guys to see if you wanted to meet up somewhere, but he dropped the ball. It wouldve been great to see you. Lets plan something. When is Brys next break? We have a break Sep 5-27th. We are going back to Utah somewhere in there.
OHHHHH. I love this post! It should be one of those emails we send to our best girl friends and sisters to brigten their day. My personal favorite (You can't get
"Wheels on the Bus" out of your head). Yeah, most days I feel like I am an insane person with all the kids songs that replay over and over in my head. Isn't it so fun though? Thanks for putting this together Erin. When you look at parenthood this way, it truly is a BLESSING!
Love you're posts - they make me laugh and feel like someone else has been or is "there"
It's funny because I laughed all the way through and then started bawling...and I still am! It is all so true and so very worth it! Thank you for posting this!
P.S. Your pictures are beautful!
I am still laughing at this one! And now after reading that about the wheels on the bus, am singing that to myself as I type! What a wonderful outlook!! Cute pics also!!
What a beautiful and hilarious post...and I must be a mom too because I got a little teary eyed at the end! You said it all perfectly (and with the most adorable pictures, too!)!
You are SO hilarious! This is the best post ever!
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