Mary, who runs the whole operation over at the Mama Mary Show tagged me on this one. It’s the brainchild of another blogger, Her Bad Mother,who is trying to fly this one around the globe. So, I’ll do my part and then pass it on.
Five things I love about motherhood:
The bond of love between mother and child (The privilege of being both a biological and adoptive mother makes me appreciate this one immensely. This connection is taken for granted with a child born to you. I had to earn it with Girl from the East, who came to me at 10-1/2 months of age.)
Built-in excuse to play like a child (Think: swings, slides, running through the sprinklers)
The awesome responsibility of leading by example and leaving a legacy
Holidays are so much more fun with children involved.
Getting a fresh take on the world around me through my child’s eyes
Five things I don’t love about motherhood:
Lack of sleep (I don’t call myself a MomZombie because I like movies about the undead.)
The stereotypical mom look: overgrown hair, baggy clothes, practical shoes (Despite my best efforts to fight it, often I’m too tired or busy to look my best.)
Pregnancy was an interesting experience, but it didn’t clean up after itself. (I’ll never wear a bikini again.)
The disconnect of parental bonding during the teenage years.
Expectations of perfection: There is so much pressure on mothers from society, from extended family, from the media, from ourselves to do it all perfectly every day.
Since I’ve only connected with two bloggers — who are also mothers — in other countries, I’ll tag them and get on with my day.
In New Zealand: I Love Retro Things
In Canada: Tanya at I Should Be Napping
Oh, and by the way, I’m from the United States, specifically, the soon-to-be Third World State of Michigan.
Pregnancy doesn’t clean up after itself: *snort*
Too, too true.
So glad that you participated!
thanks for tagging me – you caught me at a time when I needed to remember all the reasons why I love being a mom so perfect timing
Great lists! I particularly love your explanation behind your name.
Your daughter is so adorable. But you knew that already. : )
I’m not sure I could be this grateful today, and I’m certain I can’t be this eloquent. Instead I’ll just bask in your glow here for a minute. Nice job, Mom Zombie.