Have you ever looked around – at yourself and your home – and thought, “Wow, I’m a mom now?” Here’s how you’ll know.
1. You refer to “happy hour” as the span between when the kids go to bed and when you go to bed
It’s not like you get a lot of you time anymore, so don’t feel bad at celebrating bed time. Sometimes a mom just needs an hour to read a magazine or watch Netflix.
2. You’ve written a check in crayon
Sometimes that’s all you can find. Plus, they accept that!
3. You haven’t carried a purse in months.
You’re lugging around a diaper bag anyway, so what’s the point of another bag?
4. You brag that you slept all night…
…when you get four consecutive hours of sleep. You’d be surprised how little sleep we need to operate for the day. Not that we’re operating well…
5. You’re really concerned about poop
You analyze it carefully. Is this sick? What did he eat? Would you say this is the appropriate amount? You have long discussions of it with your spouse. It can change your whole day.
6. A glass of wine counts as a night of drinking
In those rare moments when you have some freedom, you’re still hesitant to indulge.
7. You run towards the vomit
Hey, it’s gross, but it’s easier to catch it with something (like you’re shirt) than let it make a huge mess all over the carpet. Have you ever cleaned vomit out of a carpet? Worst case, you can throw the shirt away.
8. Your mother speaks out of your own mouth
But I’ll never tell her she was right! 
9. You watch the Disney channel even when you don’t have to
It’s instinct at this point. You flip right to it, even when the kids are in bed. Sometimes you think there’s a level of maturity to Doc McStuffins…
10. You complete most chores with a child in your arms
Whether you’re cooking dinner, loading the washer or filing your taxes, your kid can’t-wait-absolutely-must be held right now.
11. Your bathroom is your retreat
Sometimes you don’t even have to go, you just want a minute of silence. But even that doesn’t stop fingers under the door…
12. You can blitz through tasks like no one else
Sometimes you only have a few minutes to get things done, like during snack time or nap time. You don’t know when you’ll get more time, so you fill the dishwasher, apply your makeup, or call that client at hyper speed.
13. You use baby wipes to clean… everything.
They really are convenient.
14. Amazon recommends diaper and toys, not your favorite items
Someday you’ll get to buy for yourself again!
15. You wish every ounce of pain on yourself if it would spare your kids
It’s excruciating watching your kids in pain. No matter what is making them upset, you’d take every bit of it on yourself if it would give them some relief. Fevers, sadness, sore throats… you’d gladly spend every day sick if it meant they wouldn’t spend any.
When did you finally realize you were a mom?
Written by Doodle Pants Team
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