I promised myself—cross my heart—that once I became a mom, I wouldn’t mirror my own mother. Nope, not me. I envisioned being the trendy mom who did yoga alongside her kids and never raised her voice. Spontaneous adventures would be the norm, and my walls would be a canvas for washable crayons while French language tapes played softly in the background.
And then reality hit—hard.
My walls are now smeared with Crayola marks that, despite being labeled “washable,” are here to stay. Those language tapes? They lasted about seven minutes before the kids were clamoring for “Curious George” instead. Those exciting spontaneous outings? Oh, they’ve morphed into emergency runs to Starbucks or the liquor store.
I thought I was still the cool mom—until one day, I faked a headache just to get the kids to calm down for a bit. If it works on my husband, surely it could score me some sympathy from the little ones. But wait a minute… that felt all too familiar. That’s when it hit me—oh no! I’m turning into my mother! Before you panic, check yourself against these 24 signs that you might be heading down the same path:
- No guest leaves your home without undergoing the “mom inspection”: checking for odd smells, dirt on hands and faces, and asking endless questions about needing to pee, poop, or if they are hungry.
- You find yourself complaining about being bloated, suffering from back pain, craving more coffee, or just feeling plain worn out.
- Your wardrobe now consists of mom jeans, yoga pants, or stretchy sweatpants.
- You utter vague phrases like, “I need to put my face on,” and then hurriedly apply some mascara.
- You’ve been caught plucking a stray chin hair while using the toaster as a mirror.
- You mutter to yourself so often that your voice has become a soothing white noise throughout the day.
- You’ve kicked off many a lecture with, “When I was your age…”
- You’ve been spotted wearing a coat over your pajamas, much to your kids’ embarrassment during morning drop-offs.
- You belt out tunes in the car, reminiscing about your favorite ’80s hits.
- You’ve perfected the art of the never-ending goodbye, starting new conversations just as you’re about to leave.
- Your family is well aware when you indulge in ice cream, thanks to mom’s new lactose intolerance.
- When your kids’ fashion includes rips, graphics, or questionable hemlines, you suddenly become a style snob.
- You find yourself saying, “1, 2… oh no, don’t make me say 3!”
- Your mom glare, once a simple tool, is now a weapon that works on neighborhood kids just as well as your own.
- The PTA meetings are surprisingly thrilling. (Is that really you?!)
- After a few years of parenting, you’ve finally figured out that what you thought was coffee in your mom’s cup at every event was something else entirely.
- You’ve spun so many tales to your kids about food and reasons for doing or not doing things that you’re starting to believe that spaghetti is actually hair from a giant evil ninja, and eating it might earn you the Golden Sword of All Knowing.
- You can’t resist oversharing details about your children, like when your son decided to moon the brownie troop.
- Moms let loose with gas without a care, especially after indulging in ice cream (refer back to point 11).
- The phrase “because I gave birth to you” has become your go-to excuse.
- Your workout outfit has become a source of deep embarrassment for your kids, especially since you do Pilates in the living room to Jane Fonda DVDs.
- You’ve jokingly told your daughter that you hope she has kids just like her. That ought to teach her a lesson!
- Mornings require half a pot of coffee to function, followed by half a bottle of wine by evening.
- You’ve developed strong opinions about Spanx, dieting, and how long one can still wear maternity pants after the last child is born.
What can you say? One day, you’ll sneak an extra slice of cake and start grumbling about beginning a diet tomorrow, and suddenly it will all click—you’re becoming your mother.
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In summary, motherhood can be a wild ride filled with surprises, and recognizing the signs of becoming your mother might just give you a chuckle—or a moment of panic. Embrace the journey!
Keyphrase: Signs You’re Becoming Your Mother
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