Mom Humor – Page 16

7 Quick Takes

~1~ We hope to hit an orchard this fall but even if that doesn’t end up happening given our busy weekends over the next few weeks, I plan on stocking up on apples while they’re in season. (Apples hit their harveting peak this month.) Now what to do with all our bounty? Well, Madeline andRead the whole post >>

The Bottom Line

4-year-old: Mommy, your butt’s hanging out. Your underwear’s too small. For your information, I was wearing nice briefs, thank you very much, and my bum did not hang out. Much. Me: They’re not too small. 4-year-old: Well, then your butt’s too big. I realize she didn’t mean it the way it came out, but still…

Worth the Interruption

Toddler, knocks on bathroom door and then opens it before I can say, “Come in.” (or, “Privacy, please!”): Need help wiping, Mommy? Thanks, but no thanks. Me: That’s okay. Door shuts. Then opens again. Toddler: I ‘fogot,’ Mommy. I ‘fogot’ to say, “I love you, Mommy.” I love you, Mommy. Good bye.

Sympathy

After changing oh, I don’t know, the gazillionth explosive diaper in one day (the baby has transformed into the Poopenator), my 4-year-old kindly pats me on the back and says, “Mommy, I’m so sorry you have to deal with so much grossness.” Thankfully, I get to deal with a lot of sweetness, too.

Spilt Milk + Raspberries + Yogurt = Crying

Don’t cry over spilled milk. Moms of food-flinging, fidgety babes know the adage all too well, and perhaps we can summon the strength to successfully dam the tears over a pool of milk on the table. But a raspberry smoothie splattered over beige carpet? That’s a different story altogether. My friends, when you’re faced withRead the whole post >>