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?