50 Signs Of Being A Mum
Rob and I were emailed recently by Grant Baily sharing a news feature with us on the 50 signs of being a mum.
It made us both giggle and we have decided to share it with you.
For me, there are certain numbers which apply and some that I wouldn't agree with, but if you feel like having a giggle on a coffee break, have a read down and see if there are any that apply to you!
(I particularly like nos. 6, 20, 23, 35, 40, 48 and 49)
1. They long
for a lie in
2. Have a
photo of their children as a screensaver
3. They rush
everywhere
4. They know
all the words to popular kids TV theme tunes
5. They are
permanently knackered or ‘wired’
6. They always
have a pack of wet wipes to hand
7. They can
function on very little sleep
8. Can’t leave
the house without asking everyone if they’ve been to the toilet
9. Always
carry a massive bag or multiple bags
10. Always
have tissue in their handbag
11. They know
the name of characters from kids TV
12. They
appreciate their own mum more
13. They go
out shopping for the day and only return with stuff for the children
14. Thinks
nothing of sharing stories of difficult births, miscarriages, breast feeding etc
15. They have
a cupboard dedicated to medicines
16. Never go
anywhere without a phone ‘just in case’
17. Super
organised
18. They don’t
get queasy at the thought of poo, wee or sick
19. They buy
gallons of milk
20. Always
watch TV through catch-up of Sky+ - never live
21. Go to bed
at 9pm every night
22. They own
lots of comfy shoes
23. Total
inability to watch sad things about children on the telly
24. Going for
comfort over style when choosing what to wear
25. The kids
TV channels are always on when they have visitors
26. They’d
rather get an early night than have a night out when the kids are at a
sleepover
27. They go to
the toilet just to get a few minutes peace
28. They know
the words to ‘Let it Go’
29. They have
a massive family organiser on the wall
30. Bigger
pants are more comfortable
31. They get
drunk quicker on one glass of wine
32. The
realise other work colleague seem so young
33. They can
fall asleep anywhere
34. Have a
strong opinion on schooling and education
35. They cry
really easily when watching TV or films
36. Social
media post are suddenly all baby pictures
37. Always
have a box of raisins or snacks in their handbags
38. They swear
under their breath
39.
Instinctively grab a someone’s hand when crossing the road – regardless of the
age of their company
40. They panic
about a late night
41. They are
more likely to have seen the newest kids release at the cinema than the latest
blockbuster
42. Nappies
are always in their handbag
43. You have
‘mum’ nights out
44. They say
‘sugar’ and ‘fudge’ instead of swearing
45. They learn
to sleep on the edge of the bed because their child in asleep horizontally next
to them
46. Suddenly a
people carrier is a good idea
47.
Accidentally cut sandwiches into triangles
48. Jiggling
the shopping trolley as if it was a buggy when they’re in the supermarket
49. They can
spot a high temperature at ten paces
50. You know
all the words to irritating pop songs.
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