So you know when you get tagged in something, there’s excitement..and then nervousness. Because you are praying you can come up with something clever. That happened.
Sending some fun Mommy vibes over to Confessions of a Working Mum & The Pramshed & What My Fridge Says (for thinking I’m worthy of the challenge.)
Basically, how this seems to work out is I must challenge myself to find 10 things that makes me a Rockstar Mom. I’ve popped on some Prince and determined to create an entertaining read for you all.
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Prince ~ “Party Like It’s 1999” from Clem Auto Sales on Vimeo.
Reason #1- Grocery Shop Hustler
My favorite thing in life. {sarcasm}
Look, how does this make me a RockStar Mom? Because, I bring balance to our plate. If I left this up to my husband, we would be eating Canned Potatoes & Ramen Noodles. Everyday. All Day. And if I left my daughter in charge…it would be Better Crocker Chocolate Chip Cookies and Goldfish.
Seriously. This is what would happen. And then they would probably try to sabotage me and “forget” my coffee. Do I forget their little favorites? No…I don’t. I’m getting off course here. All the major food groups make an appearance in our household. Nuff said.
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Reason #2- Laundry Governess
Seven Words. Pink Clothes and Infants Fitting Only Jeans.
(Truth—I wrote the second sentence first so I could count how many to be able to write the first sentence, second..now I’m confused.) We don’t have an infant in this house and have you all tried squeezing in jeans that don’t ‘fit’ you anymore? It sucks. It’s soul suckery.
Kid, slowly, but surely…you will learn that mixing of the whites & others is a no-no. For now, the mom, will ensure, your school uniform is not smelly, the soccer uniform is ready for battle, and the play clothes is ready for optimum fun.
Reason #3 -The Band-Aid/Boo Boo Kisser
We all know damn well, nothing makes a Boo Boo better than your mother lathering her Mom Magic all over it. We know they skip right past their dads. (Speaking of, go check out this post about that) .
Putting the right amount of ice in a ziploc bag to help your knees after a rollerskate palace field trip is my thing.
Reason #4- The Influenza Fairy Killer
I know it could sorta go with reason #3 but come on…when the kids get sick, it a whole other ball game. No one wipes boogies (gag, seriously about the only thing about motherhood I can’t stomach) like Mom. Can anyone else makes the soup just the right temperature like Mom? No one else clicks on the Telly to their favorite channel like their Mom.
No.One. (As reported by my child)
I lie…actually…my own mother would be the exception in my kids life. #GrandmothersAlsoRock
Reason #5- Chief Director of your Social Calendar
Sleepovers, Soccer Practices, Movie Outings, Play Dates. I got you. I will fill it all in until we are social calendering out of our ears.
You have been taking over some of this role, being in a neighborhood where many of your schoolmates live. Knock on the door and you are off. Letting me know, I can put the clipboard down and take a minute to enjoy my coffee.
10 Reasons I Rock Being a Mom! No, seriously…I have 10 reasons. Not lying…I really have 10. Click To Tweet
Reason #6-Dentist & Doctor Appointments Scheduler
If it wasn’t for me, she could possibly have a questionable smile as who knows what her teeth would be like. I imagine a child of the Deliverance folk kind. {shudder, do you hear Banjo’s playing?}
Reason #7- I’m your Read A Book Dealer.
About the only type of dark figure you want lurking in wait. The minute she needs a new Dork Diary Book or shows a smidge of interest in Harry Potter series, I’m there. Opening up my coat, saying…what’s your poison?
Reason #8- Glue Sensei
When your step dad told me his favorite thing about me is how I keep us all connected…I realized this one is huge. Staying connected keeps you sane and present. One day, you’ll understand why I made sure we had phone calls to cousins, letters to grandparents, emails to friends, video chats with the aunties.
I’m your Glue Sensei to stay connected to all that we hold dear. You’re stuck to me young grasshopper until you are ready. (yes, I went pun there. Deal with it).
Reason #9-The Best Unpaid Dog Walker, Poop Picker Up you’ll ever have.
I know we’ve all been here. I’ve watched the commercials, movies, TV shows and I’m like “That ain’t gonna be me”. (sidenote: I know ‘ain’t’ isn’t a word, but that’s what popped out of my mouth in utter conviction).
I’m going to say that 75% of what our furry family member needs, gets done by me. The mother rocking star of the house. (*deep breathe, sips coffee). Wrangling her at the Vet, walking a dog who is faster than my jog, picking up poop because it’s Monday and the lawn people won’t mow unless it’s clean and no one else is home.
You get the picture.
Reason #10- Cheerleader of EPIC Proportions.
You need someone to scream your name from the sidelines at your soccer game (despite your eyerolls) , I continue to be there with with chap stick and throat lozenges to ensure maximum scream potential.
When you came home for the first time having made the honor roll I danced and sang praises (to your embarrassment) to continue the high of your hard work.
Band Concerts with first year students? (My ears, my ears…kidding) No one was prouder than me as I snapped a bazillion photos and attempted a whistle that resulted in spitting instead.
I wear under my mommy outfit “Your Name’s Biggest Fan” spanx everyday. We must have dual purposes sometimes in life.
I won’t ever ever give up cheering you on with every breathe I take.
Reason #Bonus- I wake up Everyday and Rock your world/Hard Knock Life Teacher
Everyday, I wake up. And Every day I think of ways that will rock your world so you know how much you are loved.
When I tell you to make your bed for the 6th time and you say I’m ending your life…you’ll know later why this is important. When you glare at me with angry sass because I’ve said it’s time to get off the computer/Ipad/Iphone so your brain can take a minute to embrace the birds chirping.
Prepping you for the world so you can navigate confidently and with zest is my life’s mission.
To end this story of my reasons I rock the motherhood lifestyle.
Lastly, to end this post of braggery…I am to tag some Mom’s on the World Wide Web that I find to be of the Rocking Star Quality. And in no particular order…I’ve listed 2 ladies that made me laugh my buttcheeks off.
- WebMDiva is my #BestBitch on the internet. She writes some FUNNY stuff and is like that #BadAssMom you want in your mom-friend circle because she has the biggest virtual ca-hones.
- Coffee Mounds & Lipstick Clouds. She kept it real on a post that I f*cking fell in love with.
Can these 2 ladies tell us how they ROCK being a mom? @cmoundslclouds @webmdiva Click To Tweet
If you are reading this, chances are…you are a mother flipping RockStarMom! I’m sure you may have other reasons I forgot. I’m knee deep in dog poop & laundry.
Linking up with all these great linky parties here!
Aloha, I’m Selena, The Rambler of My Rambling Thoughts. A storyteller, wife & mother just trying to make it to the next day by hunting for the funny to stay sane! I inhale coffee to keep my brain functioning. I occasionally binge on Netflix. I beg my dog to just leave the toilet paper alone for one second when I’m using the potty, and I pray to all that is holy I can get through a homework session without breaking Google for whatever is making my child smarter for her future. And I humorously navigate my new life as a military spouse without embarrassing my husband wherever the Army sends us. Did I forget anything?
Love this post Selena! You and I are definitely cut from the same cloth!
I love when I find more people that understand my kind of me =)
You’re hilarious and an epic rock star mom! So glad I came across your post. Can’t wait to check out the rest of your blog!
Well, thank you VERY much for such a compliment. =)
Yes! Bloody love this Hun #eatsleepblogrt number 8 was my fav. I agree mumma glue is better than any glue you can purchase
I’m so waving a lighter in the air when you speak to me. I heart you so!
Fab! You are most certainly rocking motherhood. I’ve made notes because this feels like how I should be rocking it in five years time when Willow is older. Maybe we’ll still be blogging and coukd challenge each other again! x
Thank you for tagging me! It was fun doing this post =) And YES…lets most def make a date…5 years from now…lets do a reunion of our rocking mom life.
#9 is me! #EatSleepBlogRT
Haha…it’s a sharty job, but someone has to do it! Haha.
LOVE IT!!! Just read your comment to the Hubster and he complimented your skills in using the word shart 😀
I will seek all opportunities to make this word more part of my daily vocabulary!
From one fellow rockstar mom to another! Motherhood isn’t for the faint of heart, but we sure can rock the best of it! #mamamondays
High Five Rockstar Mom =)
Love this tag. You certainly sound like a rock star mom to me. Loved the Glue Sensei. Thank you for linking up to #EatSleepBlogRT ?
Thanks so much Catie =)
I bloody love this! #eatsleepblogrt
Can I say I love when you all say bloody love stuff! My in laws are from Bristol (moved over to America way back in the 80′) and I’m a Mary Poppins fan so when I married someone’s mother who talked like her, I was in double heaven.)
Brilliant post and agree with all points X #mmbc
Thank you so much! We all do this everyday and I can’t applaud Moms enough.
You definitely are a rockstar mum, your children are very lucky! Xx
Well thank you Louise! =) I feel lucky to have her too!
You are a rock star of epic proportions!! (And my #bestbitch on the internet, obvi!)
This entire post slays. No one rocks motherhood like you, my love. A woman after my own heart!
I absolutely ace being a hard knock life teacher, that’s for sure. Now you’ve went and inspired a post! Stay tuned, Mamacita!
How much do I love thee? Let me count the ways. *Starts picking petals from flower and obviously lands on LOVE YOU*
I love the titles of these jobs! They make day to day mom tasks sound so superhero friendly!
Yes, we are so superheroes! Everyday, all day =)
You are awesome! I can’t claim most of these titles (seriously, I’ve even given in and started having groceries delivered). Number 7 definitely cracked me up though. My daughter constantly has Dork Diaries, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Harry Potter, or Star Wars books in her hand. C-o-n-s-t-a-n-t-l-y. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Wait…I want MY Groceries delivered!!?? Like Eggs & Milk and everything? #ADreamComeTrue?
Too funny and too true. You sound like a great mama!
Ugh, you’re like the greatest thing ever. :’)
U a real one, mama. Xoxoxoxox
No, You are! xoxo
I love this tag, it’s so positive! Your post made me laugh x #SharingtheBlogLove
This week, my skills at mothering might be considered less than exceptional, but I rocked picking up dog poop! Winning at least in one area 🙂
Always winning if you have checked off one of these =)
This is so funny! Well done for being a rockstar mom!
Thanks Becca!!
Hi Selena, you are a Rockin’ Mumhood that’s for sure. Mums do know how to get food that perfect temperature. And without us there would be no appointments or play dates. Not sure about being dog pooper scooper, I have delegated that job to my son (he’s older) and as for finding TV channels, that is now a job the children do for me as I haven’t a clue… Or so they are led to believe.
Thank you for linking up with the #MMBC.
xx
thanks so much Deb!!! =) How could I forget a TV Channel magician? Haha, and when our apprentices can finally take over…then so be it.
Love this!! I have been tagged in this as well, need to think about what I am going to say 🙂 x #bestandworst
Aww, number 4 is so true! I’m in my 30s and still no-one takes care of me when I’m ill like my mum! I love if she pops round with soup and cake! Thanks for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
Haha! Brilliant! I hear you Selena! Keep rocking motherhood and stay awesome 🙂
Thanks so much for linking up to #MMBC. Hope to see you Monday
Sounds like you are rocking motherhood without a doubt!! Thanks for linking up to the #bestandworst please stop by again!
Brings a smile to my mommin heart! Not a post of braggery, but a post of positive self-reflection. You deserve it. I’m not a huge fan of challenges (mannequins- wtf?), but I hope I get tagged for this challenge.
this is amazing <3 you rock mama!
LOVE this! Every one is soo true 🙂 Just what I needed to read on this Monday. Feel free to check out my new blog at http://www.betterwithbabies.com!
Just awesomeness! lol I love this, think I need to do this sometime just to remind myself of all I do.
Love this tag, in fact I need to write mine! You are totally rocking motherhood. Thank you for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove x
Ah you do rock it! I’ve been tagged and I’m struggling to write mine up… wish me luck! #BloggerClubUK
you got this Susie!!
#2! Just the other day I thought, “Do you realize how many loads of laundry I’ve done in my life??”
Haha! That’s brilliant. You are definitely rocking things. Loved foodie number 1 – I can completely relate to hubby only eating 1 or 2 items forever if he was in charge of the shopping. Thank you for sharing with the #dreamteam 🙂
Thanks Annette=) Lucky our husbands met their fantastic wives to make life a little more excititng =)
Don’t think I’ve forgotten about this. I’m working on my post this week! 🙂 XO
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