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Home • Parenting

Mommy Den: 10 Reasons You Know I’m a Mother

We're counting down the top ten sure signs that you're an awesome momma.
By Chic Busy Mom · Updated October 27, 2020
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Reason #10

In my purse I have a set of child’s 3D glasses, fruit snacks and scratch and sniff pencils.

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Reason #9

As soon as I step in the house, my phone is commandeered.

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Reason #8

Speaking of my phone, it has some weird substance on the screen that I can’t get off.

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Reason #7

Saturday nights are spent updating chore charts.

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Reason #6

When I look for vacations, I look for places with kid’s clubs and wading pools.

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Reason #5

I have less than 5 minutes to do my makeup at home (which is why I do it at work).

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Reason #4

Whip cream is a mandatory grocery item.

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Reason #3

I spend two hours at the grocery store and people just look at me like they ‘understand.’

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Reason #2

Parties for me are no more than two hours and I always go home with a goody bag.

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Reason #1

All my best jokes are suddenly corny.

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