We recently saw a story on the news about woman and how they become smarter when they become mothers. Pablo snickered a little, and as I gave him a little punch to be quiet, we listened on. They said that mothers need to always be thinking ahead, multitasking, planning, and on their toes basically. Yes, I do all that, but how does that make me smart? When I was pregnant with the twins Pablo had heard of another study stating that pregnant women loose some 15% of their brain cells? So he would joke that I had lost 30% since I was carrying two babies! I did feel that way at times! But back to the first study.... I like that one, it says I am smart! I do have a real college degree you know! I must say that some days I dont feel smart! Grocery store runs, endless diaper changes, Dora, making 3 meals a day x 3 children + 1 husband at the dinner meal...AAAAHHH. See, I just sounded dumb. My BBFFF (my best friend) sent me this card....
My mom shared an email with me a while ago, SO very true! I copied it to the end of this blog post. Hope you enjoy :) goodnight, oh wait...Lili is up, again. I forgot to tell you, I have an emphasis in sleep deprivation!
My best friend also gave me this! She is so awesome. "mommy needs sleep"...
WHY I LOVE MOM...
Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's getting late. I think I'll go to bed".
She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day's lunches. Rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the freezer for supper the following evening, checked the cereal box levels, filled the sugar container, put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning.
She then put some wet clothes in the dryer, put a load of clothes into the washer , ironed a shirt and secured a loose button.
She picked up the game pieces left on the table, put the phone back on the charger and put the telephone book into the drawer.
She watered the plants, emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry.
She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom. She stopped by the desk, wrote a note to the teacher, counted out some cash for the field trip, and pulled a text book out from hiding under the chair.
She signed a birthday card for a friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store.. She put both near her purse.
Mom then washed her face with 3 in 1 cleanser, put on her Night solution & age fighting moisturizer, brushed and flossed her teeth and filed her nails..
Dad called out, "I thought you were going to bed."
"I'm on my way," she said
She put some water into the dog's dish then made sure the doors were locked and the patio light was on.
She looked in on each of the kids and turned out their bedside lamps and TVs , hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks into the hamper, and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing homework.
In her own room, she set the alarm; laid out clothing for the next day, straightened up the shoe rack. She added three things to her 6 most important things to do list. She said her prayers, and visualized the accomplishment of her goals.
About that time, Dad turned off the TV and announced to no one in particular. "I'm going to bed"
And he did..without another thought.
Anything extraordinary here? Wonder why women live longer...?
Cause they are tough and made for the long haul .... ( they can't die sooner, they still have things to do!!!!)
Now go to bed!
So funny huh? She is my bestie for a reason, she sends me the BEST cards!
Although today was packed with cleaning, shopping, cooking, even putting a meal or two in the freezer, among the other daily activities, I felt a bit worthless. In the respect that I don't help out with income, at all. Its always tough around this time of month so I always wish I could contribute in that way. I would not want to be away from my girls, so this is the trade out we make as a family for me to stay home. I love it, I really do! It just has its moments!
My husband is so wonderful. God indeed hand picked him for me. he even made me sit and watch The Office with him. I think that is because he was annoyed I was cleaning the TV while he was watching it! See, multitask!
But I must share, so tonight he took over bath time so I could clean the kitchen floor. I had towels ready, jams layed out, lotion, diapers...I was thinking ahead, as moms do ;) Upon finishing my duty I joined in the pajam chaos and noticed the girls hair was not totally wet. I asked Pablo if he had washed the girls and he said " Uh, no?". His face looked exactly as that question sounds! HA, mothers are smarter! He obviously doesn't have a minor in multitasking!
My best friend also gave me this! She is so awesome. "mommy needs sleep"...
WHY I LOVE MOM...
Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's getting late. I think I'll go to bed".
She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day's lunches. Rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the freezer for supper the following evening, checked the cereal box levels, filled the sugar container, put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning.
She then put some wet clothes in the dryer, put a load of clothes into the washer , ironed a shirt and secured a loose button.
She picked up the game pieces left on the table, put the phone back on the charger and put the telephone book into the drawer.
She watered the plants, emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry.
She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom. She stopped by the desk, wrote a note to the teacher, counted out some cash for the field trip, and pulled a text book out from hiding under the chair.
She signed a birthday card for a friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store.. She put both near her purse.
Mom then washed her face with 3 in 1 cleanser, put on her Night solution & age fighting moisturizer, brushed and flossed her teeth and filed her nails..
Dad called out, "I thought you were going to bed."
"I'm on my way," she said
She put some water into the dog's dish then made sure the doors were locked and the patio light was on.
She looked in on each of the kids and turned out their bedside lamps and TVs , hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks into the hamper, and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing homework.
In her own room, she set the alarm; laid out clothing for the next day, straightened up the shoe rack. She added three things to her 6 most important things to do list. She said her prayers, and visualized the accomplishment of her goals.
About that time, Dad turned off the TV and announced to no one in particular. "I'm going to bed"
And he did..without another thought.
Anything extraordinary here? Wonder why women live longer...?
Cause they are tough and made for the long haul .... ( they can't die sooner, they still have things to do!!!!)
Now go to bed!
You are super-mom! I definitely have lost some brain cells...the joys!
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