I think it's safe to say that Motherhood is a difficult job, and yes it is a job. It is the only job in which we are required to spend money, and yet never receive a paycheck. We voluntarily change our bodies, and not for the better, for our "clients" and are never again the same. In no other working environment are the people we work with so honest and say exactly what is on their mind, for example:
While I was about 5 months pregnant with Carter and Taylor, I had just gotten out of the shower when Sam walked in on me in all my natural glory. Her first words were: "Mom, you are getting really big. You need to lose some weight!" I said, "Sam, when you are pregnant, you are supposed to gain weight to keep your babies healthy." She then replied, "But the babies are in your tummy, look at your legs!" After that day, every time she came into my room while I was changing she made sure she had her face covered so she didn't have to look at me. Yes, that worked wonders for my self-esteem!
About 2 months after I had the babies Gavin touched my tummy and said, "Mom, do you have another baby in there?" Again, a great self-esteem booster.
And last night, after having my hair in a clip all day, I had taken it out and came downstairs after feeding the babies. When I walked in the room with my hair down and curly, Gavin looks at me and says, "Mom, you are having a bad hair day!" I really didn't think it looked all that bad!
Yes, honesty is great, but sometimes it's really overrated!
Motherhood isn't just hearing your worst fears realized through the words of your children, but is also about the sweet moments you spend with them. For instance: playing with your babies and smothering them in kisses. Nothing is better than kisses from your baby, until that baby decides to unload everything he just ate, mid-kiss right into your mouth. Yes, that did happen - thank you Taylor! Gavin and Kaden thought that was both pretty hilarious and totally gross. In case you were wondering, no, spit-up does not taste very good!
I've decided that with all the unpredictability and ruthless honesty that comes with motherhood, you have to have a sense of humor to survive. It's just a whole lot easier to deal with when it's funny. Having the ability to laugh makes those "Calgon" days a lot easier to handle. I don't know about you, but a good laugh definitely gets me through my crazy days. Luckily, my kids provide a lot to laugh about.
