You Might Be a Mother If…

Nov 10, 2009 | Filed Under: Candy's Column,Featured,Musings,Top 10 Lists

Since becoming a mama three months ago, I’ve found myself doing some rather peculiar things. Things that would’ve made pre-baby Candy stop and say, “Huh?!” Things that, I realized, only a mom would do.

So I’ve jotted down a few of them — that is, the ones my fried mommy brain can actually remember — to create this list titled, YOU MIGHT BE A (NEW) MOTHER IF…

10. You refuse to flush the toilet in fear it will wake the napping baby.

9. You’ve oinked to the point of losing your voice (upon discovering that your oinking makes the baby laugh).

8. You tell the manicurist that she should not, under ANY circumstances, cut or file your right pinky nail because you use it to pick your child’s boogers.

7. You no longer communicate directly with your husband, but rather, passive-aggressively through your baby: “Your daddy forgot to take out the trash, didn’t he? Oh yes, he did!” (cooed to the baby in a singsongy voice while said husband is sitting right next to you and rolling his eyes).

6. You suddenly find farts funny and endearing.

5. You say, “Aw, man, do we have to…?” when your husband asks you out on a date.

4. You can pick ice cream sandwich crumbs off the floor with your toes.

3. You’ve bought ponytail holders in bulk.

2. You have no qualms eating a Zone Bar with baby poop on your hands.

1. You regularly (and inexplicably) break into song. In fact, you can make just about ANYTHING a song: “We’re off to go to Starbucks, the most wonderful latte makers of all. Because, because, because, because, becaaaaauuuuuse…. of all the wonderful lattes they make!”

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Sarah says:

lmao I am sooo guilty of #10. And #1 and 3… oh screw it I’m guilty of all of them and I’m not a new mom, Boogie’s 19 months old It’s only going to be worse when #2 gets here. Thanks for the early morning laugh Candy.
November 10th, 2009 at 7:32 am - Reply
Deeva says:

All so true. I also clean myself with baby wipes when I don’t have time for a shower.
November 10th, 2009 at 11:50 am - Reply
Cowgirl in the Sand says:

I’m SO guilty of #7! And I could really help you out with #1. I used to sing in a chorale at Starbucks (I worked at HQ before baby #1) and we have such wonderful holiday favorites as “I’m Dreaming of a Tall Latte” and “Starbucks Vanilla Latte” (to the tune of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”).

Another thing I do (as a result of being a mom to a toddler) is announce what I’m doing all the time, loudly and cheerfully. And in the third person. “Mommy’s going potty!”

I also (loudly and cheerfully) label the things around us, “Look! A school bus!” “That man is sitting on a bench!” Even when I’m not with my toddler.
November 10th, 2009 at 2:36 pm - Reply
- Jenny says:
  
  I know I’m a little late here, but your comment made me literally laugh out loud because I do those same things! Thank you!
  March 19th, 2010 at 8:15 pm - Reply
Jenn F. says:

Oh geez… I do #7 with my dog instead of a baby!!!
November 28th, 2009 at 6:07 pm - Reply
Citizen Sourpuss says:

You’ve been following me, haven’t you? How else would you know that Starbucks + Wizard of Oz go together?

This mutates once they’re in preschool, and watch cartoons all day long. Then the spontaneous song break outs become piecemeal medleys of theme songs to the crap the little buggers watch on TV.

“Dora Dora Dora the Explorer! Diego! Go Diego Go! Wonderpets! Wonderpets! We’re on our way to Clifford the big red dog…”

This may or may not occur in places like the produce department while squeezing mangoes/lineups at the bank and as you garden.
March 24th, 2010 at 1:02 am - Reply
Kena Locastro says:

Great stuff – Many thanks for posting that advice, I think that it essentially answers my question.
August 10th, 2010 at 11:23 pm - Reply