It’s official. I’m a mommy blogger.
Along with being a foodie, a boozer (don’t try this one at home), a once upon a time fitness aficionado, and new to the resume, bracelet maker, and I don’t mean the kind you can pass off as jewelry and sell. My shit is nowhere near that fancy.
You know what I always say though: write what you know, and these days I know baby or at least I’m immersed in all things tiny human, from the diaper changing station in my living room to the high chair in my kitchen. There’s a side of cat puke too of course, but that’s not as much fun to talk about and even less to clean up. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m home more these days but it seems like there’s always a feline (cough, Samantha, cough), hacking in the background. It plays well with the Cat Stevens, not so much the Kid Cudi or Kayne West.
Ah yes, the soundtrack of my life: chattering baby, regurgitating cat, and eclectic tunes with a side of dancing. The Hubby even makes an appearance at night and on weekends.
You could say things are a wee bit different these days and I do mean more than a smidgen. As such, I’m sharing it all with you, Out Loud of course. Thanks for hosting Ms. Amanda.
How Motherhood Has Changed Me
I’m a speed eating machine. I could legit win a pie or hot dog eating contest, provided I don’t have to soak my buns in liquid first because that’s carb abuse and quite frankly, disgusting. The truth is you never know how long the tiny human will sleep, so you learn to inhale your food rather quickly. Some days, I’m not even sure I taste it.
I think it’s perfectly acceptable to leave the house without showering. To be fair, I do put on pants. Last time I checked, public exposure was still illegal.
I could give a flying fig about exercise, which of course means it’s time for me to get my head back into the game and my body back into the gym. We’ll see if I manage to do it. I’m not sure I care right now.
I’ve always had a healthy disdain for the term food baby upon consuming a filling meal or a boatload of vegetables. After being pregnant and harboring a child in between my kidneys, bladder and stomach, I find this phrase irksome at best and the equivalent to holding a lit match next to a pool of gasoline at worst. Go get knocked up and see how fast your perception changes.
I talk in gibberish more than full sentences.
Since we’re on the topic of language, I never expected to voice the word shart so many times in my life. For those of you not in the know, Urban Dictionary defines shart as “a small, unintended defecation that occurs when one relaxes the anal sphincter to fart (blend of “shit” and “fart”).”
(This is not a shart. This is a full-blown blow out.)
I’m starting Mommy & Me story time classes at the local library today. Um, who am I?
I have the memory of the goldfish. I often times forget what I’m saying in the middle of actually saying it.
Alright now where was I?
(Sorry, I got distracted by mouse butt. It’s a thing.)
I average about eight hours of straight sleep a night, which is more than I got when I was working full-time. I call that a win.
I spend way more time on the baby’s nails than I do my own, usually after she’s made a significant dent in her face; literally.
(Thug Life. The struggle is real.)
I turn down the third and often times that second drink because I need to be on my A game at all times, or at least conscious enough to juggle a babe. It’s putting a damper in my boozing game.
Instead of using my curvaceous figure to entice the Hubby, I now use my body as a human shield to block the sun from the tiny tot’s eyes. Alright fine, I still try to entice the Hubby.
The highlight of my day though is getting Ave out of bed each morning because she’s always so happy and excited to see me. It’s like a puppy, but better.
My second favorite part is passing her off to the Hubby each night because balance yo’.
A special shout out goes to my girl Lucie who took the vast majority of these pictures. I will be forever thankful.
How has motherhood changed you?
Those pictures … Aww. [Insert motherhood-romaticising phares from a non-mum]. Honestly, Meg, this was so wonderful to read. You might not have seen this happen in your life or planned it but you’re taking the role of a mum very very well. Eight hours of sleep a night?! I’d better not tell my sister ;). Don’t stress about exercise if you’re really not feeling it yet, though. I’m sure come time you’ll get itchy and want to get back to working out. Until then carrying a baby on long walks definitely counts.
Also: what is this leaving the house without showering = weird thing you’re talking about? I’ve been showering only ever second day for years, during holidays occasionally only every third and it’s cool. Well, unless it’s super hot [for our standard …] and I just need a shower two days in a row.
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Yes, I’m super lucky on the sleep front. Ave has been very good to me in that regard the past couple months now. I’m sure it’s fleeting but I’ll take those zzz’s while I can get them.
I haven’t showered yet today, and I’m not sure I will either. I figured you’d approve. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…How Motherhood Has Changed Me
aw love this. I don’t know how you maintain a blog as a mother to a cute little baby! I never could have done it! so proud of you…we did story time! my son was about a year old, he used to go over to other kids who had snacks and take there snacks! I kid you not. right when he first started walking. we were so disruptive lol. my husband had said it was because I didn’t give good snacks. so I went back with a bag mixed with everything you can imagine and my kid still walked over to try other kids snacks. so funny the memories!
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Well it’s a bit tough to be consistent with blogging these days, but I try because it’s my “me” time. I sneak it in whenever she gets naps. Like your son, I’d be a snack stealer too. 🙂
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Meghan,
I love how you’re all in with unexpected motherhood. Ave’s adorableness has got to help at 5 pm when you’re wrung out.
What about ^^ resonated with me? The boozing! Still, I’m sad (?) to say, to this day.
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Apparently all good things in moderation, especially the boozing. 🙂
What a great way to say it. I am “all in” at this point. My parents always taught me if you do something, ya gotta give it your all and do it right. Hopefully I can pass that on to the kid.
Meghan recently posted…How Motherhood Has Changed Me
Posts like these make me miss having babies! But who am I kidding, I still treat my 5 year old like he’s a baby and probably won’t quit anytime soon 🙂 The cool thing about motherhood is that every stage they go through changes you too and you grow with them. It’s been an interesting ride so far!
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Drew is so adorable and you’re only boy so I think he’ll be your baby for a long time. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…How Motherhood Has Changed Me
The most beautiful pictures, Meg. She’s gorgeous.
8 hours of sleep!? You go girl!! And mommy and me story time at the library eh? Now that’s all together too sweet.
No matter the amount of “mommy” you become, I’m glad to know you will always know how to use your slammin bod to entice the hub. And I most often leave the house without showering and I don’t even have a separate human to take care of.
Thanks for starting my day all warm and fuzzy.
Shart…… Lol.
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I was totally going for funny and somehow I wound up with warm and fuzzy. Motherhood is making me soft, although I’m happy to be of service.
Meghan recently posted…How Motherhood Has Changed Me
What a sweet and honestly, fun post to read! All of it so true as my memory serves me. The photographer did a stellar job, but also had some pretty darned cute subjects!
Thanks Grandma Lala. We’re blushing.
Meghan recently posted…How Motherhood Has Changed Me
Love the photos so much. I am obsessed with your Snapchat feed (what’s the correct term? Snaps? I dunno) because of Ave’s giggles and cat pics and everything baby and cat and, of course, listening to your radio DJ sexy voice. 😉 Motherhood suits you, my friend. xo
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I’m obsessed with SnapChat. I have to restrain myself from posting more. Ha! I think snaps is the correct term. I have no idea. It sounds right though so I say we run with it.
I’ve never thought of my voice as radio DJ sexy, but i like it.
Meghan recently posted…How Motherhood Has Changed Me
Awww! I love how your favorite part is getting her out of bed, and her excitement about seeing you. A relationship of a mama and her baby is absolutely precious.
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True story.
Meghan recently posted…How Motherhood Has Changed Me
I can’t comment without feeling all weepy and happy for you. All these things I can relate to. It’s like your living my life. Hahaha
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Twinsies. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…How Motherhood Has Changed Me
As long as you don’t start posting “what’s in my diaper bag” and “how to change a diaper” posts, I can forgive you for being a mommy blogger 😛 Honestly, though? yOu made the transition like a champ. I mean, sure, you had your MIA period where I missed your clever wit, but you never lost that wit… and that’s why I love ya 🙂 Enjoy story time 😉
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Thanks Sweets. I really appreciate that and YOU!
Meghan recently posted…How Motherhood Has Changed Me
Love it! I had to laugh because I also have a cat who pukes pretty much daily and I was nodding my head along with so many of things… granted, my kiddos are older now, but I’m still wiping butts and never could have prepared myself for how different my life would be post kids. I’m usually exhausted, can’t remember anything, any nighttime snuggling is usually with a squirmy toddler who pulls my hair and is a bed hog, and yet I love it all.
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I don’t remember the cat puking this much before and somehow I’m cleaning it up every single day. What gives? Is she trying to get attention??
It’s amazing how the little ones change our lives. I’ve missed you on the Week in Review and I want to know what you think of the Rothfuss book. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…How Motherhood Has Changed Me
I need to join in on the next Week In Review! I’ve missed it too and have been crazy busy. This Monday! I finished The Name of the Wind and loved it. Rothfuss is a seriously good writer and I’m looking forward to reading the next book. I’m taking a break in between to read The Fiery Cross because I was missing Jamie and Claire. 😉
Rothfuss is so good. I plowed through the second one too and am just waiting, not so patiently, for him to publish the third.
Can’t wait for the post.
Wait, my daughter is 17 and I still “often times forget what I’m saying in the middle of actually saying it.” Ave is GORGEOUS, by the way – and I so enjoyed reading this post – took me down memory lane to when my gal was a wee baby!
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What a lovely comment. It’s so nice to hear from you and I’m glad you enjoyed the post. We’re having a good time….mostly. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…How Motherhood Has Changed Me
This post made my heart happy…especially all those big, cheesy Ave grin pictures. You are one kick ass mommy.
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Thanks Evangeline. I’m trying hard and having a mostly good time. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…How Motherhood Has Changed Me
Adore the pictures Meghan – always amazing to have friends like Lucie who can take such wonderful photos! And you are both so photogentic 🙂
It’s amazing how your life can take you in different directions than those you had imagined. Both the good and the bad. But I love how everything develops us and helps us to grow as people.
Whether it be your blog or on snapchat I am amazed on how much love radiates from your posts. Ave is one lucky bubba!
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Aw thanks Jen. I didn’t realize we radiate love but I certainly like the sound of that. 🙂 I am obsessed with SnapChat.
Meghan recently posted…How Motherhood Has Changed Me
You are the only mommy blogger that I not only love, but still look forward to her posts!! Thank you for making the bebe part of the blog, but in an enjoyable way. She’s too cool, just like her mama.
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Awe shucks. I love this comment. Come visit. Soon! We miss you.
Meghan recently posted…How Motherhood Has Changed Me
True to Meg style, I love how this post is a mix of funny, sappy, and just straight up truth. Mommy blogging suits you, as does motherhood. 🙂
Oh and I promise not to use the term “food baby” anymore.
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Awe thanks Chelsea. I’m glad the funny came through. I was going for humor and someone got sappy, although I’m always real. 🙂
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I appreciate that you don’t romanticize motherhood too much–and yet your posts are so tender and loving at the same time. If Ave takes after her mother at all, she’s gonna grow up to be such a sasstastic kid.
I really don’t know why they don’t make polkadot mouse butt pants in my size. Is there seriously anything that cute?
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What a lovely comment. Thanks Joyce. I really appreciate it.
Also, I totally want mouse butt pants too, although not cupcakes since she had a diaper blowout all over those pants and I will never see them the same. 🙂
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You’re the only mommy blogger I read. And as much as being a mom might have changed you I think your blogging voice hasn’t a bit. Thank god! Because I love your voice! The witty one and the sappy one 😉
P.S. You’re the first person who didn’t make me run away screaming from the idea of motherhood!
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I’m glad to hear my blogging voice is still in tact. That’s a big relief. I’m cool with being a mom, but I always still want to be me and that was one of my biggest fears, losing my own identity.
Am I the first person to make you consider motherhood then?
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Social Butterfly Edition (#49)
Sharting is a real thing. I don’t know about the 1-2 drink limit. That part of motherhood may not work for me. HAHAHA!
Ave is the cutest things ever. Even with dents in her face.
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I miss the drinking part. I keep telling myself in a year or so when we’re done nursing and she can spend the night at grandma and grandpas. 🙂
That being said, Ave is adorable. Such a happy baby. She misses you though; we both do.
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“…I spend way more time on the baby’s nails than I do my own, usually after she’s made a significant dent in her face; literally…” I legit LOL’d and maybe even spit a little water…but the poor baby’s adorable face made me smile SO big with the next pic!
Doing the baby’s nails is a daily thing. Meanwhile, mine look like shit. Ha!
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I remember swearing to myself that any blogs written in the form of ‘mommy blogging’ would be immediately omitted. You have transformed that frame of mind and legit, my morning highlight is going to check snapchat. In fact, I may have memorised what you say when Ave wakes up “Good morning sunshine, did you just have the best nap ever?!”
geebuz I’m creepy.
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I’m a little redundant aren’t I? Same breakfast, same good morning message. I thought about skipping the good morning baby snaps but I think those are people’s favorites. Ha! Creep away. It’s the best part of SnapChat.