Parenting
Thursday, November 26, 2009
7 Things Moms are Truly Thankful For (Whether They Know It or Not!)
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- by MQ, on Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:00am PST
We’re all grateful for the normal stuff - health, happiness,
love, family, etc. – but what about those unexpected little
blessings moms arereally thankful
for?
- Naps – Once in a rare while, mom gets to take
a nap. Maybe the kids are out with daddy, maybe they’ve fallen
asleep too or maybe they’re running through the house with
scissors. No matter how it happens, all moms are thankful for that
unplanned opportunity to S-L-E-E-P.
- Manners – Hearing your kids say “thank you”
without prompting is such a treat. No matter how bad your manners
may be Mrs. I Brush My Hair in Restaurants, you always appreciate
it when your kids are considerate for no reason.
- Cellulite – We may complain about it, but in
reality we should all feel blessed to have cellulite. Why? Because
if we all had silky smooth thighs and firm butts, we’d dress way
too young for our age and embarrass ourselves, and our children, by
wearing teeny-weeny bathing suits and micro miniskirts. Thanks to
cellulite, we're insecure not cougarlicious.
- Muffin Tops – No, not the playful baked good.
I’m referring to the cute little love handles you’ve acquired. Moms
are thankful for these impossible-to-get-rid-of friends because
they keep us from wearing low slung jeans that went out years ago
with Britney Spears. Believe it or not, your oh-so-sweet muffin top
is making you more stylish.
- Botox – Thanks to botulinum toxin, we always
look carefree, confident and graceful. No matter what life may
throw at us - puke, spit-up, poop, tantrums – we handle it with
ease. That’s because our facial muscles are partially paralyzed,
but who cares.
- Caffeine – Due to the lack of Blessing #1, mom
can’t function without the lovely little addictive pick-me-up we
get from a good cup of coffee or 5 Diet Cokes per day. Nothing gets
rid of a mommy headache faster than a steaming hot cup of severely
overpriced teeth-stainer or a swig of fizzy sugar. Thank goodness
for caramel colored miracles.
- Ambien – Refer to Blessing #1 again. It rarely
happens, so this is the real blessing.
(Obviously, MommyQ is taking motherhood rather lightly in this
post. In reality, I'm very thankful for my wonderful family and
every imperfection - big or small.)
MommyQ wants to
know what you're thankful for this year?
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Posted by KristaB Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:36am PST
...moms are thankful for disfiguring expensive cosmetic procedures and dependence on sleep aids and mood altering substances...i think you left out being thankful for the fine people at yellow tail for manufacturing affordable yet tasty wines enabling mothers to lucidly pick up their children from soccer practice...or the makers of bic lighters for keeping our children busy while we appreciate our muffin tops...what a disturbing blog...totally devoid of the humor that the author worked so hard at attaining...
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Posted by Ms. Lil Bit Sat Nov 22, 2008 7:44pm PST
get a sense of humor!!! have a kid and find a way to laugh at life.
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Posted by HotCrossBuns Sat Nov 22, 2008 7:55pm PST
yuummm, I like yellow tail! I also give it to my kids in their sports bottles when they go anywhere, too. Why imbibe alone when I can have company? Hey, we all get a good nap then!
Dutchess, go get youself a glass of wine and a kid...maybe afterward you'll understand the true humor of this article!
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Posted by Me Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:37pm PST
re; botox. Sure who cares, After all we are only pushing the toxin of a dangerous bacterium into our faces.Yes a strain not lethal t humans, but another strain of the same species also produces a toxin. In fact the most dangerous toxin known to mankind
Honestly it is complete an utter lunacy to use it
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Posted by Mauri Cogburn Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:03pm PST
The unconditional love your child gives you. Afterall, they did nt pick or choose who their mother of father would be... the big running hugs, the kisses they blow to you, And the nights you get to snuggle up next to them: they make great bed partners, the sweet dreams they live on, If you just take the time to sit and watch them they are truely a blessing. Your own especially, but kids in general.
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Posted by hello Sun Nov 23, 2008 7:13am PST
On Oct. 7,08.. I was thankful that my only son made the A-honor roll and I got to tell him that i was proud of him and that i loved him. That was at 1pm. At 730pm, that evening, my son was hit and killed instantly by a speeding car only 4 homes from our own front door. His name was Brandon and he was just 13yrs.old. In his last breath, his last words were ..mom..and i watched him slip away. So I am thankful that I was with him when he took his 1st. breath, and his last. And that he knew that he was loved. R.I.P. Brandon I Luv U!! mom
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Posted by christie Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:48pm PST
No matter how rough of a day I've had at the office...my lil boys always brighten my day. My 2&1/2 yr old ran up to me the other day at his daycare and said i missed you today mommy and i almost cried! They are truly my little sunshines!
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Posted by Courtney Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:44pm PST
Cathy - you are adoreable! thanks for the laugh! ew, and if u even run into dutchessvonpuppyhausen, run like hell!
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Posted by Beth Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:12am PST
Botox? C'mon. And Ambien? I have no trouble falling asleep, tyvm.
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