Motherhood Meme: 6 Things I've Learned

I've been giving this some thought lately. Perhaps it's that Jack has started preschool, but I've been feeling a bit contemplative about my role as "Momma". So, I thought I'd create a little meme with just a few random things this motherhood journey has taught me.

1. Black Cherry Kool-Aid is not my friend. It used to be one of my favorite drinks. However, it turned into a nemesis like no other. It will find its way into the hands of toddlers and onto white carpet, white shirts, white everything. And, I can dump a gallon of bleach into the washer, and it won't come out. Yet, I get one tiny spot of bleach on one of Jason's navy blue shirts, and it creates a perfectly white spot. Go figure.

2. I used to know it all. I was going to have a baby that slept through the night in the hospital, was potty trained at 18 months, never picked his nose and ate it, never threw a temper tantrum at church or the grocery store, and never, ever talked back. My child was certainly not going to be like those other kids whose mothers weren't doing things right. My words. I've eaten a belly full of them.

3. Sleep. Oh, how I love thee. With a deep, deep passion. I took thee for granted. I did not appreciate thee. Jason and I have decided that we are sleeping away our retirement.

4. Single mothers are the strongest women I know. I marvel at their courage and strength and sacrifice.

5. A mother's love is fierce. I never imagined I could love anyone as much as I love Jason. But, the minute I looked at each of the boys, I felt a love so fierce that dying for them wouldn't require a second thought.

6. There will be poop. Lots of it. The idea of changing poopy diapers is cute and laughable for a soon-to-be Momma at her baby shower. "Hee hee" the experienced mothers smile and say with a knowing twinkle in their eye. No one tells you that poop will blow up the back of a onesie like a rocket ship taking off. No one tells you that the smell in your house will rival the little league port-a-pot while you're potty training. And, no one EVER tells you that talking about the texture, size, frequency, and color of poop will become part of your daily conversations with your sister and friends.

And, on that pleasant note, I'd love to hear what some of you other Moms have learned. Feel free to post something you've learned in the comments or grab this little meme for yourselves.

Have a great Monday!