Momtemplations

mom·tem·pla·tions noun. the action of sleepily thinking about ones ever-changing life as a mom. Synonyms: momservations, parentspective, mom musings

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Hmm I think I'll take time to treat myself to a spa experience

[Slathers off-brand lotion all over legs for first time in weeks]

#momlife

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Paused 50 Shades Darker so hubs could rock crying baby back to sleep while I finish eating chili on the couch.

#parentalromance

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You can't appreciate how good your bed feels until you've collapsed in it for the 7th time in 5 hours. #sickbaby #tiredmom

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If parenthood has taught me anything it's that I won't remember jack shit unless I write it down.

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Casual Friday night of delivery, wine, and searching YouTube for NoseFrida tips

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Celebrating 22 bday: adjusting chicken cutlet bra for backless going out tank + big earrings

Celebrating 32 bday: snapping on nursing bra for whatever shirt is least wrinkly + rubber teething necklace

#parenthood

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Baby napping. Hubs asked if I want to do it 5 seconds after I bite a chunk of cheese and say I plan to take a nap.

This is how I know he doesn't listen.

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[Working remote and video conference gets cancelled.]

Seriously, I put on earrings for nothing.

[still wearing pj bottoms]

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Feeling really in sync with my husband after we teamworked the shit out of bathtime. #parenthood

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3 yrs ago: said “I do”, looking my personal best

Today: hubs nonchalantly flicks a baby vomit crusty off my faded cotton robe

#thisisparenthood

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I don’t do CrossFit but I do carry my 90th percentile baby in a car seat 3 blocks every morning. #momfit

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4 mo old started daycare last week so where do I get a 15 year supply of cold medicine?

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When I start to question my dedication as a mom, I remember the time I rocked my baby for 5 minutes while a single hair tickled my nose

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Wasn’t planning on dressing up this year for Halloween but this corpse pose ‘costume’ feels like a winner.

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Me: drink up buddy [engorged morning breasts]

4 mo: *basically me getting drunk while wine tasting* [sip sip pause swirl spill. repeat]

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The best part of postpartum is the ability to sleep on my back.

Oh, and now having a baby.

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It takes forgetting your diaper bag once to never forget it again. #newbiemom

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@kimlockhartga @MomOnFire That feeling when you open a 5 page brunch menu

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This Is What A Mom Really Means When She Says ‘I’m Tired’ https://t.co/1ahCvqcEXL

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How many pats does it take to prevent my 3 mo old from spitting up incessantly?

Never enough. #thisismotherhood #laundry