Not unlike most days, her morning does not start out very well: in fact, she cannot remember the last time she did not have to holler at someone:
- GET UP!!!
- GET READY!!!
- HURRY UP!!!
- ARE YOU ABSOLUTELY SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING?!?
- DON'T FORGET YOUR LUNCH!!!
- YOU'RE GOING TO MISS THE BUS (AGAIN!)
- WAIT, SO WHOSE BACKPACK IS THIS?!?
Then her phone will ring; she immediately recognizes the number and begins to feel the first pangs of regret when wondering, "What now?!?"
Another migraine; she will listen and then she will silently nod her head, as the nurse asks for a verbal approval, knowing very well that she did so send in the paperwork, twice before, because all she ever wants is for the pain to stop.
She hangs up the phone and mentally begins to plot out her day, which may or may not include a 90 minute drive to pick up a sick teen.
She hollers (once more) to her kids, to make sure they wear comfortable shoes, because she will NOT be driving them to school.
Then her phone will ring (again) and now she begins to wonder, "Could this day get ANY worse?"
Yes, yes it could and if she had a dollar for each time she's hollered, "AREN'T THOSE SHORTS A LITTLE TOO SHORT?!?" she'd be able to afford to keep up with her children's growth spurt(s).
At this point, she begins to wonder if her kids are trying to kill her, and she may or may not have said it, out loud.
She will then sit in the cold metal chair, where thousands of others (very much smaller than her, btw) have waited for disciplinary actions, mentally willing herself to sit straight-backed and sure, when she swears she feels as if she is beginning to melt from all the disapproving glances, feeling as if she were 12 years-old, all over again.
Her almost 12 year-old daughter will walk into the office, her head down in a futile attempt to hide the streaks of dried tears (seems she did in fact, say it out loud) and she will feel as if yet another small piece of her has died.
She will then hand her youngest child a pair of pants, along with her science book, stroke the back of her head, look straight into her chocolate-colored eyes and say, "See you later, sweetie."
She drives home in silence, wiping away the tears at every stop light, hoping that she does not pass anyone she knows.
A car blows its horn; she waves and smiles.
Then her phone will ring (for the third time, this morning), but this time she tells the nurse that she will be there in about an hour.
She will then take a few minutes, to herself, and write it ALL down.
She grabs her purse, puts on a pair of sunglasses and, for the first time today, will begin to forgive herself for being that mom.
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81 responses to “Do You Know This (or That) Mom?”
“That mom” is most every mom. “That mom” is you. “That mom” is me.
“That mom” is human.
“That mom” is a great mom.
Love to you today, Liz.
“That mom” is most every mom. “That mom” is you. “That mom” is me.
“That mom” is human.
“That mom” is a great mom.
Love to you today, Liz.
“That mom” is most every mom. “That mom” is you. “That mom” is me.
“That mom” is human.
“That mom” is a great mom.
Love to you today, Liz.
“That mom” is most every mom. “That mom” is you. “That mom” is me.
“That mom” is human.
“That mom” is a great mom.
Love to you today, Liz.
“That mom” is most every mom. “That mom” is you. “That mom” is me.
“That mom” is human.
“That mom” is a great mom.
Love to you today, Liz.
“That mom” is most every mom. “That mom” is you. “That mom” is me.
“That mom” is human.
“That mom” is a great mom.
Love to you today, Liz.
“That mom” is most every mom. “That mom” is you. “That mom” is me.
“That mom” is human.
“That mom” is a great mom.
Love to you today, Liz.
“That mom” is most every mom. “That mom” is you. “That mom” is me.
“That mom” is human.
“That mom” is a great mom.
Love to you today, Liz.
“That mom” is most every mom. “That mom” is you. “That mom” is me.
“That mom” is human.
“That mom” is a great mom.
Love to you today, Liz.
And I’m crying again. Thanks for saying the things that are in my heart.
And I’m crying again. Thanks for saying the things that are in my heart.
And I’m crying again. Thanks for saying the things that are in my heart.
And I’m crying again. Thanks for saying the things that are in my heart.
And I’m crying again. Thanks for saying the things that are in my heart.
And I’m crying again. Thanks for saying the things that are in my heart.
And I’m crying again. Thanks for saying the things that are in my heart.
And I’m crying again. Thanks for saying the things that are in my heart.
And I’m crying again. Thanks for saying the things that are in my heart.
Oh honey, that mom is doing a great job! This mom is much more yell-y and crank-y – but I love this concept and may take it for myself. (hugs)
Oh honey, that mom is doing a great job! This mom is much more yell-y and crank-y – but I love this concept and may take it for myself. (hugs)
Oh honey, that mom is doing a great job! This mom is much more yell-y and crank-y – but I love this concept and may take it for myself. (hugs)
Oh honey, that mom is doing a great job! This mom is much more yell-y and crank-y – but I love this concept and may take it for myself. (hugs)
Oh honey, that mom is doing a great job! This mom is much more yell-y and crank-y – but I love this concept and may take it for myself. (hugs)
Oh honey, that mom is doing a great job! This mom is much more yell-y and crank-y – but I love this concept and may take it for myself. (hugs)
Oh honey, that mom is doing a great job! This mom is much more yell-y and crank-y – but I love this concept and may take it for myself. (hugs)
Oh honey, that mom is doing a great job! This mom is much more yell-y and crank-y – but I love this concept and may take it for myself. (hugs)
Oh honey, that mom is doing a great job! This mom is much more yell-y and crank-y – but I love this concept and may take it for myself. (hugs)
You are an AWESOME mom. The end. xoxo
You are an AWESOME mom. The end. xoxo
You are an AWESOME mom. The end. xoxo
You are an AWESOME mom. The end. xoxo
You are an AWESOME mom. The end. xoxo
You are an AWESOME mom. The end. xoxo
You are an AWESOME mom. The end. xoxo
You are an AWESOME mom. The end. xoxo
You are an AWESOME mom. The end. xoxo
I lost my mom years ago, and I really miss her now. I can understand the pain and agony of losing one of your parents. I can still remember the good time of my life when she use to wake me up in the morning and prepare food for me. It makes me happy and feel good when I cherish those golden memories of my life.
I lost my mom years ago, and I really miss her now. I can understand the pain and agony of losing one of your parents. I can still remember the good time of my life when she use to wake me up in the morning and prepare food for me. It makes me happy and feel good when I cherish those golden memories of my life.
I lost my mom years ago, and I really miss her now. I can understand the pain and agony of losing one of your parents. I can still remember the good time of my life when she use to wake me up in the morning and prepare food for me. It makes me happy and feel good when I cherish those golden memories of my life.
I lost my mom years ago, and I really miss her now. I can understand the pain and agony of losing one of your parents. I can still remember the good time of my life when she use to wake me up in the morning and prepare food for me. It makes me happy and feel good when I cherish those golden memories of my life.
I lost my mom years ago, and I really miss her now. I can understand the pain and agony of losing one of your parents. I can still remember the good time of my life when she use to wake me up in the morning and prepare food for me. It makes me happy and feel good when I cherish those golden memories of my life.
I lost my mom years ago, and I really miss her now. I can understand the pain and agony of losing one of your parents. I can still remember the good time of my life when she use to wake me up in the morning and prepare food for me. It makes me happy and feel good when I cherish those golden memories of my life.
I lost my mom years ago, and I really miss her now. I can understand the pain and agony of losing one of your parents. I can still remember the good time of my life when she use to wake me up in the morning and prepare food for me. It makes me happy and feel good when I cherish those golden memories of my life.
I lost my mom years ago, and I really miss her now. I can understand the pain and agony of losing one of your parents. I can still remember the good time of my life when she use to wake me up in the morning and prepare food for me. It makes me happy and feel good when I cherish those golden memories of my life.
I lost my mom years ago, and I really miss her now. I can understand the pain and agony of losing one of your parents. I can still remember the good time of my life when she use to wake me up in the morning and prepare food for me. It makes me happy and feel good when I cherish those golden memories of my life.
This piece made my cry. This is every mom.
This piece made my cry. This is every mom.
This piece made my cry. This is every mom.
This piece made my cry. This is every mom.
This piece made my cry. This is every mom.
This piece made my cry. This is every mom.
This piece made my cry. This is every mom.
This piece made my cry. This is every mom.
This piece made my cry. This is every mom.
I feel like every mom has gone through that moment. That moment feels like being in a room with a way out but not forgiving yourself to let yourself out. But when you do, that a huge burden is gone.
I feel like every mom has gone through that moment. That moment feels like being in a room with a way out but not forgiving yourself to let yourself out. But when you do, that a huge burden is gone.
I feel like every mom has gone through that moment. That moment feels like being in a room with a way out but not forgiving yourself to let yourself out. But when you do, that a huge burden is gone.
I feel like every mom has gone through that moment. That moment feels like being in a room with a way out but not forgiving yourself to let yourself out. But when you do, that a huge burden is gone.
I feel like every mom has gone through that moment. That moment feels like being in a room with a way out but not forgiving yourself to let yourself out. But when you do, that a huge burden is gone.
I feel like every mom has gone through that moment. That moment feels like being in a room with a way out but not forgiving yourself to let yourself out. But when you do, that a huge burden is gone.
I feel like every mom has gone through that moment. That moment feels like being in a room with a way out but not forgiving yourself to let yourself out. But when you do, that a huge burden is gone.
I feel like every mom has gone through that moment. That moment feels like being in a room with a way out but not forgiving yourself to let yourself out. But when you do, that a huge burden is gone.
I feel like every mom has gone through that moment. That moment feels like being in a room with a way out but not forgiving yourself to let yourself out. But when you do, that a huge burden is gone.
A mother provides the maximum comfort to her child and put every effort to take care of her child. Mother’s Day is ahead and I’m planning to give a big surprise to my loving mom. I can understand the pain, sufferings and hardship which a mother can face during the grooming of her child.
A mother provides the maximum comfort to her child and put every effort to take care of her child. Mother’s Day is ahead and I’m planning to give a big surprise to my loving mom. I can understand the pain, sufferings and hardship which a mother can face during the grooming of her child.
A mother provides the maximum comfort to her child and put every effort to take care of her child. Mother’s Day is ahead and I’m planning to give a big surprise to my loving mom. I can understand the pain, sufferings and hardship which a mother can face during the grooming of her child.
A mother provides the maximum comfort to her child and put every effort to take care of her child. Mother’s Day is ahead and I’m planning to give a big surprise to my loving mom. I can understand the pain, sufferings and hardship which a mother can face during the grooming of her child.
A mother provides the maximum comfort to her child and put every effort to take care of her child. Mother’s Day is ahead and I’m planning to give a big surprise to my loving mom. I can understand the pain, sufferings and hardship which a mother can face during the grooming of her child.
A mother provides the maximum comfort to her child and put every effort to take care of her child. Mother’s Day is ahead and I’m planning to give a big surprise to my loving mom. I can understand the pain, sufferings and hardship which a mother can face during the grooming of her child.
A mother provides the maximum comfort to her child and put every effort to take care of her child. Mother’s Day is ahead and I’m planning to give a big surprise to my loving mom. I can understand the pain, sufferings and hardship which a mother can face during the grooming of her child.
A mother provides the maximum comfort to her child and put every effort to take care of her child. Mother’s Day is ahead and I’m planning to give a big surprise to my loving mom. I can understand the pain, sufferings and hardship which a mother can face during the grooming of her child.
A mother provides the maximum comfort to her child and put every effort to take care of her child. Mother’s Day is ahead and I’m planning to give a big surprise to my loving mom. I can understand the pain, sufferings and hardship which a mother can face during the grooming of her child.
I’m so blessed to have a woman in my life who always love me and keep me comfortable with her love and affection. It’s my mother and if I’m something, then it’s all because of her. I salute you my mom and wish you a long life. Happy Mother’s day my dearest mom.
I’m so blessed to have a woman in my life who always love me and keep me comfortable with her love and affection. It’s my mother and if I’m something, then it’s all because of her. I salute you my mom and wish you a long life. Happy Mother’s day my dearest mom.
I’m so blessed to have a woman in my life who always love me and keep me comfortable with her love and affection. It’s my mother and if I’m something, then it’s all because of her. I salute you my mom and wish you a long life. Happy Mother’s day my dearest mom.
I’m so blessed to have a woman in my life who always love me and keep me comfortable with her love and affection. It’s my mother and if I’m something, then it’s all because of her. I salute you my mom and wish you a long life. Happy Mother’s day my dearest mom.
I’m so blessed to have a woman in my life who always love me and keep me comfortable with her love and affection. It’s my mother and if I’m something, then it’s all because of her. I salute you my mom and wish you a long life. Happy Mother’s day my dearest mom.
I’m so blessed to have a woman in my life who always love me and keep me comfortable with her love and affection. It’s my mother and if I’m something, then it’s all because of her. I salute you my mom and wish you a long life. Happy Mother’s day my dearest mom.
I’m so blessed to have a woman in my life who always love me and keep me comfortable with her love and affection. It’s my mother and if I’m something, then it’s all because of her. I salute you my mom and wish you a long life. Happy Mother’s day my dearest mom.
I’m so blessed to have a woman in my life who always love me and keep me comfortable with her love and affection. It’s my mother and if I’m something, then it’s all because of her. I salute you my mom and wish you a long life. Happy Mother’s day my dearest mom.
I’m so blessed to have a woman in my life who always love me and keep me comfortable with her love and affection. It’s my mother and if I’m something, then it’s all because of her. I salute you my mom and wish you a long life. Happy Mother’s day my dearest mom.