There’s an interesting article in USA Today about how babies can cause "momnesia", the mental fuzziness and memory lapses that set in shortly after childbirth.
The article goes on to give expert opinions on the subject and why some women would be reluctant to talk about their memory problems. One that hit home, for me, was for fear of
being judged poorly at work.
Uh-huh.
NOT just at work and It doesn’t go away, either. Still. If you’re wondering (or, worried) about the long-term effects of "momnesia," don’t sweat it. Take it from me – nearly 15 years of working in the trenches – here are 13 reasons why I do NOT think you’re crazy.
The Thirteen Signs That You ARE A Mom:
#13 You cannot commit to anything before consulting four different calendars.
#12 You can take a shower, brush your teeth and shave your legs ALL at the same time.
#11 While driving, your children remind you to, “Slow down – you’re gonna crash us!”
#10 During a conversation, you can’t finish a single thought without going onto the next .
#9 You break another vacuum cleaner because, it just can’t keep up with you.
#8 You demand that everyone, “For heaven’s sake, STOP and let me do it!”
#7 You leave the house wearing your slippers – again.
#6 Everything out of your mouth ends with the words, “Damn it.”
#5 You kiss your significant other "hello" and "goodbye" at the front door.
#4 You are lost without your cell phone.
#3 Your children are lost, without your cell phone.
#2 You feel lost, a lot.
And finally, the #1 sign that you probably just need to slow down is:
You see stars and it’s not even night time, damn it!
If you’ve answered "YES!" to anyone of these, then – CONGRATULATIONS –
you are a mom, and should consider yourself in pretty good company, like
me.
Please, make yourself at home – you’ll find that there’s always room
for one more smile and plenty of hugs, here at my house – feel free to
kick-off your shoes and, by all means, SLOW DOWN!
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60 responses to “Thursday Thirteen #7 – Go Slow, Tired Moms Ahead.”
Ha!! Okay..I totally qualify for this one 🙂
Ha!! Okay..I totally qualify for this one 🙂
Ha!! Okay..I totally qualify for this one 🙂
Ha!! Okay..I totally qualify for this one 🙂
OMG, I LOVE this list! I’m definitely a mom!
Happy TT! xoxo
OMG, I LOVE this list! I’m definitely a mom!
Happy TT! xoxo
OMG, I LOVE this list! I’m definitely a mom!
Happy TT! xoxo
OMG, I LOVE this list! I’m definitely a mom!
Happy TT! xoxo
I’m not actually a mom but I guess I could qualify by your standards. Maybe I’m in preparation to be a mom.
I’m not actually a mom but I guess I could qualify by your standards. Maybe I’m in preparation to be a mom.
I’m not actually a mom but I guess I could qualify by your standards. Maybe I’m in preparation to be a mom.
I’m not actually a mom but I guess I could qualify by your standards. Maybe I’m in preparation to be a mom.
Sadly, I guess I qualify also.
Though some of them I take care of through technology. Like I use Google Calendar. I create a separate Calendar for each person, and can view them individually or overlay them all for views of “free time” (I am free one weekend in 2032 apparently).
I used to laugh at people that “didn’t realize” they were still wearing their slippers… Not so much anymore. And believe me, society is much more forgiving of women for this behavior than men.
My other lucky item is having bought an Oreck. Knock on simulated wood, it hasn’t needed anything more than an a new belt from time to time.
Sadly, I guess I qualify also.
Though some of them I take care of through technology. Like I use Google Calendar. I create a separate Calendar for each person, and can view them individually or overlay them all for views of “free time” (I am free one weekend in 2032 apparently).
I used to laugh at people that “didn’t realize” they were still wearing their slippers… Not so much anymore. And believe me, society is much more forgiving of women for this behavior than men.
My other lucky item is having bought an Oreck. Knock on simulated wood, it hasn’t needed anything more than an a new belt from time to time.
Sadly, I guess I qualify also.
Though some of them I take care of through technology. Like I use Google Calendar. I create a separate Calendar for each person, and can view them individually or overlay them all for views of “free time” (I am free one weekend in 2032 apparently).
I used to laugh at people that “didn’t realize” they were still wearing their slippers… Not so much anymore. And believe me, society is much more forgiving of women for this behavior than men.
My other lucky item is having bought an Oreck. Knock on simulated wood, it hasn’t needed anything more than an a new belt from time to time.
Sadly, I guess I qualify also.
Though some of them I take care of through technology. Like I use Google Calendar. I create a separate Calendar for each person, and can view them individually or overlay them all for views of “free time” (I am free one weekend in 2032 apparently).
I used to laugh at people that “didn’t realize” they were still wearing their slippers… Not so much anymore. And believe me, society is much more forgiving of women for this behavior than men.
My other lucky item is having bought an Oreck. Knock on simulated wood, it hasn’t needed anything more than an a new belt from time to time.
Hi Britni,
Don’t you dare listen to me – I’ve learned to accept my dorkiness, but you certainly don’t have to – but, just remember to go easy on yourself and you’ll be great, I bet!
JayMonster – You misjudge me. A few of my best friends are some of the most dumbass dads I know ;o)
Hi Britni,
Don’t you dare listen to me – I’ve learned to accept my dorkiness, but you certainly don’t have to – but, just remember to go easy on yourself and you’ll be great, I bet!
JayMonster – You misjudge me. A few of my best friends are some of the most dumbass dads I know ;o)
Hi Britni,
Don’t you dare listen to me – I’ve learned to accept my dorkiness, but you certainly don’t have to – but, just remember to go easy on yourself and you’ll be great, I bet!
JayMonster – You misjudge me. A few of my best friends are some of the most dumbass dads I know ;o)
Hi Britni,
Don’t you dare listen to me – I’ve learned to accept my dorkiness, but you certainly don’t have to – but, just remember to go easy on yourself and you’ll be great, I bet!
JayMonster – You misjudge me. A few of my best friends are some of the most dumbass dads I know ;o)
This was a GREAT list! #12 is definitely one of my favorites!
This was a GREAT list! #12 is definitely one of my favorites!
This was a GREAT list! #12 is definitely one of my favorites!
This was a GREAT list! #12 is definitely one of my favorites!
Oh yea baby – this says it all. I was so sad and shocked after baby number one to learn that my near-photographic memory was…um gone. That I could stand at an open kitchen cabinet and not remember what I was looking for. That I could only remember the name of my college roomate and NO ONE ELSE from college. With a little time and sleep it got better. Then came baby #2 and baby #3 and I have given up the fight. But hey, at least I can still rock out and know all the lyrics to A
“American Pie” by Don McClean. At least I think I do. These are the important things, right?
Oh yea baby – this says it all. I was so sad and shocked after baby number one to learn that my near-photographic memory was…um gone. That I could stand at an open kitchen cabinet and not remember what I was looking for. That I could only remember the name of my college roomate and NO ONE ELSE from college. With a little time and sleep it got better. Then came baby #2 and baby #3 and I have given up the fight. But hey, at least I can still rock out and know all the lyrics to A
“American Pie” by Don McClean. At least I think I do. These are the important things, right?
Oh yea baby – this says it all. I was so sad and shocked after baby number one to learn that my near-photographic memory was…um gone. That I could stand at an open kitchen cabinet and not remember what I was looking for. That I could only remember the name of my college roomate and NO ONE ELSE from college. With a little time and sleep it got better. Then came baby #2 and baby #3 and I have given up the fight. But hey, at least I can still rock out and know all the lyrics to A
“American Pie” by Don McClean. At least I think I do. These are the important things, right?
Oh yea baby – this says it all. I was so sad and shocked after baby number one to learn that my near-photographic memory was…um gone. That I could stand at an open kitchen cabinet and not remember what I was looking for. That I could only remember the name of my college roomate and NO ONE ELSE from college. With a little time and sleep it got better. Then came baby #2 and baby #3 and I have given up the fight. But hey, at least I can still rock out and know all the lyrics to A
“American Pie” by Don McClean. At least I think I do. These are the important things, right?
(Funky connection!)
I don’t know whether to be proud or downright depressed!!! I answered ‘yes’ to every single one!
#13 with the calendars elicited heinous laughter, because, yes, I know that too well. FOUR calendars!!! Ugh.
(Funky connection!)
I don’t know whether to be proud or downright depressed!!! I answered ‘yes’ to every single one!
#13 with the calendars elicited heinous laughter, because, yes, I know that too well. FOUR calendars!!! Ugh.
(Funky connection!)
I don’t know whether to be proud or downright depressed!!! I answered ‘yes’ to every single one!
#13 with the calendars elicited heinous laughter, because, yes, I know that too well. FOUR calendars!!! Ugh.
(Funky connection!)
I don’t know whether to be proud or downright depressed!!! I answered ‘yes’ to every single one!
#13 with the calendars elicited heinous laughter, because, yes, I know that too well. FOUR calendars!!! Ugh.
Nice Blog! Great Content, nice layout. Coming from a career dad.
Nice Blog! Great Content, nice layout. Coming from a career dad.
Nice Blog! Great Content, nice layout. Coming from a career dad.
Nice Blog! Great Content, nice layout. Coming from a career dad.
Yep, official I am a mom. Cute list for TT this week, I have a silly parenting theme this week too.
Yep, official I am a mom. Cute list for TT this week, I have a silly parenting theme this week too.
Yep, official I am a mom. Cute list for TT this week, I have a silly parenting theme this week too.
Yep, official I am a mom. Cute list for TT this week, I have a silly parenting theme this week too.
too funny! i think i fit it too well!!! happy TT!
too funny! i think i fit it too well!!! happy TT!
too funny! i think i fit it too well!!! happy TT!
too funny! i think i fit it too well!!! happy TT!
There’s no question that I’m a mom from that list, LOL!
There’s no question that I’m a mom from that list, LOL!
There’s no question that I’m a mom from that list, LOL!
There’s no question that I’m a mom from that list, LOL!
Seems like I’m a Mom then. 🙂
Seems like I’m a Mom then. 🙂
Seems like I’m a Mom then. 🙂
Seems like I’m a Mom then. 🙂
Oh, I’m there…that IS me… GREAT LIST!
Oh, I’m there…that IS me… GREAT LIST!
Oh, I’m there…that IS me… GREAT LIST!
Oh, I’m there…that IS me… GREAT LIST!
“Feel lost. A LOT’
That would be me. With or without my cell phone.
“Feel lost. A LOT’
That would be me. With or without my cell phone.
“Feel lost. A LOT’
That would be me. With or without my cell phone.
“Feel lost. A LOT’
That would be me. With or without my cell phone.