Apparently constantly being in a rush, looking tired and spending the entire time thinking about food and what to cook are the key signs of motherhood.
These little gems have been highlighted in a study which reveals the top 20 signs of being a mum, and which also includes feeling like you’ve been dragged through a bush backwards and going shopping but only returning with items for the kids.
While it’s fair to say I tick many of the boxes, there are a number that I don’t, such as:
1. Getting excited by the weekly food shop.
Who are these mums and what on earth possesses them to get EXCITED about food shopping? I’ve been cowering behind my computer and adding things to a virtual basket ever since I discovered pushchair wheels stick on supermarket floors and the lighting rubs anyone under five, and a good deal of adults, up the wrong way.
2. Getting drunk on one glass of wine.
I drink so much wine one glass doesn’t even touch the sides. It merely takes the edge off and a second is always needed.
3. Relying on TV programmes such as This Morning or Loose Women for tips on motherhood.
Whaaaat? If anything these shows are examples of what NOT to do. (I realise this is a bit rich given I made an appearance on This Morning myself this year. In my defence, I was speaking out about the need not to be too overprotective).
So what are the other 17 signs of being I mum? According to Red Tractor Beef and Lamb, who conducted the research, they are:
1. You’re always in a rush
2. You constantly look tired
3. You spend your entire time thinking about food and what to cook
4. You go out shopping for the day and only return with stuff for the children
5. Always leaving the house with three bags instead of one
6. You have permanent bags under your eyes
7. You cry at everything related to children
8. Start going to bed at 9pm every night (Note the key word being ‘start’).
9. You look like you’ve been dragged through a hedge backwards
10. You no longer celebrate your own achievements on Facebook, only those of your child
11. Finding bigger pants are more comfortable
12. You panic about a late night
13. Forgetting what is in fashion
14. Other work colleagues seem so young
15. Suddenly a people carrier seems like a good idea
16. You learn to get up early with a hangover
17. Finding conversations about toilet habits hilarious
To be honest I’m glad I’m not a normal mum. I’m glad I can’t get drunk on one glass of wine, turn my nose up at advice on day time TV and don’t get excited by the weekly food shop. If I ever do you can shoot me.
How about you – are you a ‘normal’ mum or does this list sound nothing like you?
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Oh my wine drinking ability has always been in question, i always think I can drink more than I actually can. Tends to be the first two glasses hit me as I finish off the third.
And start going to bed at 9. Well that’s been my party trick since before children. I do like food shopping though. I always have!
I just don’t get the liking food shopping! Perhaps I am alone in this…
I’m a mum and I don’t look like you’ve been dragged through a hedge backwards – not until I’ve had several glasses of wine anyway! #PicknMix
Sadly I DO often look like I’ve been dragged through a hedge backwards – or I certainly feel it anyway!!
I always feel tired but am told I don’t look it so that’s a good thing – I do have a people carrier but I have 4 children so I think that is acceptable. I don’t watch TV so that’s certainly not me. I’ve only started drinking again recently after breastfeeding so that could be an issue. I am always in a rush and always trying not to be. The 9pm bed thing is way off for me – it’s normally 1.30am before I’m done everything I need too . xx #effitfriday
I think the word ‘start’ is key in the bedtime one! As soon as I start getting ready for bed Little B wakes up and wants feeding, then something else happens etc etc…and on it goes!!
I am decidedly abnormal but what is normal anyway. Who the hell did they survey? Non of the mums I know.
None I know either!!
This dad can check off a few of those boxes, but I think it has more to do with just getting old
You’re right – I hadn’t thought of that!!
Lol, I’ve got to be honest – the survey seemed to sum me up pretty well. Can’t say I’ve ever found the prospect of the weekly food shop excited, but all the work stuff fitted me. I’m no longer one of the young whippersnappers, instead I have a nice cup of tea with the over-60 circle! 🙂 #effitfriday
A cup of tea sounds good!x
Well, this is disappointing. I thought I wasn’t a “normal” mum, but judging by these criteria it appears that I am. Bad times. I have to admit I’ve always been excited about food shopping though. #effitfriday
I must be missing something with the food shopping – what am I missing??!!
Natalie, I am with you! I am not a normal mother either! I definitely like more than one glass of wine, and the weekly shop is a bind! #sundaystars
So pleased I have company!!x
I’m not a normal mum either. No way. Day time TV makes me cringe and the weekly food shop is a major bore! Great post xx
I have to say that after a while SOME daytime TV becomes rather compulsive though!!
I’m not a normal mum either I don’t think. Plus I always used to go to bed at 9pm pre little man coming along 🙂 #sundaystars
What is it with everyone going to bed early??!!
Oh no, this list is me, haha! Except for I never get to bed before 11, I wish I would. But yeah, 2 glasses of wine and I’m talking nonsense, and food shopping is a bit of a thrill because it’s the only shopping I do these days! I need to take a look at myself 😉
Thrill and food shopping don’t go in the same sentence for me!
Haven’t been proper food shopping since the twins were born, love a good online shop me, they come very three to four days! More like a bottle of vino in this house not a glass! No such thing as normal is there! Thanks for linking up to #sundaystars.
Yes it’s a bottle of wine in our house too!
I rely drink so that is me screwed, haha don’t know what normal is but glad I don’t fit that bill because it looks hard work. Merry Christmas to you gun hopeeyou have a fab time X #SundayStars
Merry Christmas too – here’s to having a drink…or three!!
The only one that counts for me is the one glass bit ha! I am such a lightweight but pleased to say I haven’t succumbed to any of the other things!!
Thanks for linking up to #PicknMix
Stevie x
I wish I was the same but sadly not!!
Getting excited by the weekly food shop? I definitely don’t fit this one haha! Thanks for linking to #PickNmix, hope you had a lovely Christmas x
Glad to hear it!