Exhibit A:
You know you are a mom when you love dressing up your children in ridiculous outfits. I think Amanda's expression says it all.
Exhibit B:You know you are a mom when you will do just about anything for the photo opportunity. Yes, that is Amanda in Mike's side cargo pocket. All she was trying to do was sleep and I wanted a photo so I could prove just how little she was.
Exhibit C:When did it become acceptable to take pictures of poop? But for some reason, I decided to snap this photo of Amanda. (I think Mike was deployed and I just wanted to share some of every day life with him.) You know you are a mom when your discussions about bodily functions are more frequent and seem more normal than talking about the weather.
Exhibit D:I could fill a book with the funny things that Adam has said. Now that Amanda is talking more, I could probably fill one for her, too. You know you are a mom when nothing your kid says seems unusual. Adam came downstairs one morning complaining that his underwear hurt. I couldn't understand-it was new underwear, I had washed it, etc. Upon further inspection, I couldn't stop laughing when I realized that he had put his underwear on sideways. Go ahead, I dare you, try it.
Exhibit E:You know you are a mom when nothing YOU say seems unusual to you. For example: One sunny day, Adam and his little friend were playing outside. When I looked out the window, I noticed that Adam and Rafe were dragging a small tricycle up the ladder of the play fort. I quickly opened the door and yelled, "ADAM, you CAN NOT ride the tricycle down the slide." His reply was something like, "Mom, I KNOW how to ride a tricycle!"
Having their daredevil plans ruined by a mom, they decided to find another source of entertainment. Hummmm, maybe I should have let them ride the trike down the slide.
I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day. I am thankful for my mom who put up with all of my shenanigans and let me live to see another day.
