The Signs Of Advanced Momhood

You've reached a new level of motherhood. All the warning signs are there. You know you've crossed the threshold into advanced mommydom when:

- You cound the sprinkles on each kid's cupcake to make sure they're equal!
- You hide in the bathroom to be alone - I definately do this with some chocolate along with me :-)
- You've mastered the art of placing large quantities of pancakes and eggs on a plate without anything touching.
- You hope ketchup is a vegetable because it's the only one your child eats!
- You find yourself cutting your husband's sandwiches into unusual shapes.
- You fast forward through the scene when the hunter shoots Bambi's mother!
- You become a member of three aquariums because your kid loves sharks.
- You can't bear to give away baby clothes - it's so final! (I am there right now)
- You hear your mother's voice coming out of your mouth when you say "Not in your good clothes"
- You stop criticizing the way your mother raised you.
- You lose sleep. (I am definately there)
- You use your own saliva to clean your child's face. (GUILTY)
- You read that the average five-year-old asks 437 questions a day and feel proud that your kid is "above average"!
- You hire a sitter because you haven't been out with your husband in ages, then spend half the night checking on the kids. (GUILTY)
- You say at least once a day, "I'm not cut out for this job" but you know you wouldn't trade it for anything. (GUILTY)

- Carter