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My favourite things about being a mum

March 10, 2013 By Ellen 2 Comments

Sneaking up on them…

I do love Mother’s Day with the whispered plans and milky tea served with cuddles and hand-made cards.

And the fact that I must make myself take the day off, all day, right up until the point when I realise there are no flat clothes for tomorrow.*
However, motherhood has brought other less expected bonuses:

  • The moment you can share a proper belly laugh joke with a son or two.
  • When your kids surprise you with an observation that teaches you something new.
  • When they actually stop and pay attention to what you’re saying. I mean really listen.
  • An afternoon curled up in front of a movie because it’s quality time.
  • Lots of sweeties in the house.
  • You have people who think you’re the best no matter how you look and how crabby you are.
  • Someone to take to the pictures.
  • An excuse to enthusiastically rush to the latest theme park or museum opening.
  • Science festivals and centres.
  • Sledging.
  • Singing cheesy pop songs very loudly.
  • Conducting scientific experiments.
  • Chalking roads on the floor.
  • The satisfaction of teaching your children to come when you whistle or when they learn to make a good cup of coffee.
  • Super squeezy cuddles that verge on violent. 

Thanks boys.

Filed Under: mother's day, motherhood, mum, sons

Comments

  1. Holly@itsamummyslife says

    March 11, 2013 at 10:41 am

    I love this. It's so important to remember these little things that are actually pretty big things when you think about it.

    Reply
  2. Coombe Mill says

    March 11, 2013 at 11:27 am

    You can tell we both have growing boys. I share all your favourite things!

    Reply

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