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My favourite things about being a mum

March 10, 2013 By Ellen

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.

  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!

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