My favourite things about being a mum

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.