You'll know I'm a mom by the bags under my eyes, the hot wheels and diapers that now replace the lipstick and powder in my purse and the excessive posts about my kids on facebook.
You'll know I'm a mom by the toys scattered around my living room, the massive amount of boxes of diapers in my garage and the food on my kitchen floor.
You'll know I'm a mom by the energy that comes out of nowhere to face the tireless day even after a sleepless night with a newborn or a sick child.
You'll know I'm a mom by the tears on my face as my child struggles through illness, rejection or misses his daddy while he's at work.
You'll know I'm a mom by the endless lists of tasks I hope to accomplish but never seem to complete before the list grows.
You'll know I'm a mom by the extra 10 (okay, 20 lbs) I just can't seem to find the time to get off from the 1st and 2nd baby.
You'll know I'm a mom when you hear me humming or singing the theme song to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse hours after I have watched it.
You'll know I'm a mom by the old wardrobe in my closet and the new clothes in my child's closet.
But mostly you'll know I'm a mom by the beaming smile on my face as my child achieves a new milestone, says "please" or "thank you" or is kind to a stranger.
Erin Dean ~ 2013
Mommy of an almost 3-year-old and an 8 week old.
I hope these thoughts that randomly came into my head today remind other mothers of the struggles and joys of being a mommy. It's the hardest, longest and most fulfilling job any woman will ever embark on.
Enjoy the journey!
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